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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,626.10, 2,437.35 and 896.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,626.10, 2,437.35 and 896.20 is: 1,343.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,626.10 : 2,437.35 = 896.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,626.10/2,437.35 = 896.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,626.10x = 2,437.35 × 896.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,626.10x = 2,184,353.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,184,353.07/1,626.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,343.31

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