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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,626.79, 2,246.01 and 1,253.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,626.79, 2,246.01 and 1,253.11 is: 1,730.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,626.79 : 2,246.01 = 1,253.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,626.79/2,246.01 = 1,253.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,626.79x = 2,246.01 × 1,253.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,626.79x = 2,814,486.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,814,486.36/1,626.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,730.09

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