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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,770.04, 2,436.24 and 1,626.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,770.04, 2,436.24 and 1,626.67 is: 2,238.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,770.04 : 2,436.24 = 1,626.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,770.04/2,436.24 = 1,626.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,770.04x = 2,436.24 × 1,626.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,770.04x = 3,962,958.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,962,958.52/1,770.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,238.91

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