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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,626.06, 2,435.44 and 1,571.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,626.06, 2,435.44 and 1,571.39 is: 2,353.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,626.06 : 2,435.44 = 1,571.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,626.06/2,435.44 = 1,571.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,626.06x = 2,435.44 × 1,571.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,626.06x = 3,827,026.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,827,026.06/1,626.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,353.56

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