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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,624.84, 2,242.38 and 926.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,624.84, 2,242.38 and 926.26 is: 1,278.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,624.84 : 2,242.38 = 926.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,624.84/2,242.38 = 926.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,624.84x = 2,242.38 × 926.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,624.84x = 2,077,026.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,077,026.90/1,624.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,278.30

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