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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,626.26, 2,439.96 and 846.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,626.26, 2,439.96 and 846.22 is: 1,269.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,626.26 : 2,439.96 = 846.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,626.26/2,439.96 = 846.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,626.26x = 2,439.96 × 846.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,626.26x = 2,064,742.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,064,742.95/1,626.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,269.63

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