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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,626.08, 2,437.18 and 933.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,626.08, 2,437.18 and 933.23 is: 1,398.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,626.08 : 2,437.18 = 933.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,626.08/2,437.18 = 933.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,626.08x = 2,437.18 × 933.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,626.08x = 2,274,453.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,274,453.25/1,626.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,398.74

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