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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,361, 6,544.44 and 1,625

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,361, 6,544.44 and 1,625 is: 2,438.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,361 : 6,544.44 = 1,625 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,361/6,544.44 = 1,625/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,361x = 6,544.44 × 1,625
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,361x = 10,634,715
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,634,715/4,361
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,438.60

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