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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,277.53, 3,413.86 and 1,626.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,277.53, 3,413.86 and 1,626.29 is: 2,437.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,277.53 : 3,413.86 = 1,626.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,277.53/3,413.86 = 1,626.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,277.53x = 3,413.86 × 1,626.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,277.53x = 5,551,926.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,551,926.38/2,277.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,437.70

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