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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,157.03, 2,975.36 and 1,626.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,157.03, 2,975.36 and 1,626.75 is: 2,243.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,157.03 : 2,975.36 = 1,626.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,157.03/2,975.36 = 1,626.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,157.03x = 2,975.36 × 1,626.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,157.03x = 4,840,158.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,840,158.75/2,157.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,243.90

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