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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,626.46, 2,232.77 and 1,495.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,626.46, 2,232.77 and 1,495.24 is: 2,052.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,626.46 : 2,232.77 = 1,495.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,626.46/2,232.77 = 1,495.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,626.46x = 2,232.77 × 1,495.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,626.46x = 3,338,527.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,338,527.01/1,626.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,052.63

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