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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,626.84, 2,246.03 and 1,253.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,626.84, 2,246.03 and 1,253.07 is: 1,730.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,626.84 : 2,246.03 = 1,253.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,626.84/2,246.03 = 1,253.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,626.84x = 2,246.03 × 1,253.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,626.84x = 2,814,426.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,814,426.55/1,626.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,730.00

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