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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,211.24, 3,309.65 and 1,626.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,211.24, 3,309.65 and 1,626.09 is: 2,433.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,211.24 : 3,309.65 = 1,626.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,211.24/3,309.65 = 1,626.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,211.24x = 3,309.65 × 1,626.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,211.24x = 5,381,788.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,381,788.77/2,211.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,433.83

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