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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,911.80, 7,368.60 and 1,625

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,911.80, 7,368.60 and 1,625 is: 2,437.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,911.80 : 7,368.60 = 1,625 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,911.80/7,368.60 = 1,625/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,911.80x = 7,368.60 × 1,625
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,911.80x = 11,973,975
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,973,975/4,911.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,437.80

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