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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,224.97, 3,069.39 and 1,626.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,224.97, 3,069.39 and 1,626.53 is: 2,243.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,224.97 : 3,069.39 = 1,626.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,224.97/3,069.39 = 1,626.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,224.97x = 3,069.39 × 1,626.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,224.97x = 4,992,462.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,992,462.93/2,224.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,243.84

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