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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,626.42, 2,437.64 and 700.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,626.42, 2,437.64 and 700.02 is: 1,049.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,626.42 : 2,437.64 = 700.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,626.42/2,437.64 = 700.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,626.42x = 2,437.64 × 700.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,626.42x = 1,706,381.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,706,381.06/1,626.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,049.17

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