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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,626, 2,437.38 and 895.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,626, 2,437.38 and 895.92 is: 1,342.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,626 : 2,437.38 = 895.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,626/2,437.38 = 895.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,626x = 2,437.38 × 895.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,626x = 2,183,697.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,183,697.49/1,626
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,342.99

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