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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,626.21, 2,439.99 and 1,041.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,626.21, 2,439.99 and 1,041.87 is: 1,563.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,626.21 : 2,439.99 = 1,041.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,626.21/2,439.99 = 1,041.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,626.21x = 2,439.99 × 1,041.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,626.21x = 2,542,152.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,542,152.38/1,626.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,563.24

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