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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,032.02, 3,048.03 and 1,626.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,032.02, 3,048.03 and 1,626.21 is: 2,439.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,032.02 : 3,048.03 = 1,626.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,032.02/3,048.03 = 1,626.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,032.02x = 3,048.03 × 1,626.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,032.02x = 4,956,736.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,956,736.87/2,032.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,439.32

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