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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,626.93, 2,436.35 and 1,137.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,626.93, 2,436.35 and 1,137.69 is: 1,703.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,626.93 : 2,436.35 = 1,137.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,626.93/2,436.35 = 1,137.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,626.93x = 2,436.35 × 1,137.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,626.93x = 2,771,805.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,771,805.34/1,626.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,703.70

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