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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,045.52, 2,819.84 and 1,626.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,045.52, 2,819.84 and 1,626.04 is: 2,241.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,045.52 : 2,819.84 = 1,626.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,045.52/2,819.84 = 1,626.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,045.52x = 2,819.84 × 1,626.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,045.52x = 4,585,188.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,585,188.84/2,045.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,241.57

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