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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,626.49, 2,241.70 and 1,296.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,626.49, 2,241.70 and 1,296.01 is: 1,786.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,626.49 : 2,241.70 = 1,296.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,626.49/2,241.70 = 1,296.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,626.49x = 2,241.70 × 1,296.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,626.49x = 2,905,265.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,905,265.62/1,626.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,786.22

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