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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,626.21, 2,439.50 and 895.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,626.21, 2,439.50 and 895.41 is: 1,343.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,626.21 : 2,439.50 = 895.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,626.21/2,439.50 = 895.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,626.21x = 2,439.50 × 895.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,626.21x = 2,184,348.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,184,348.22/1,626.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,343.21

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