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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,323.27, 3,482.07 and 1,626.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,323.27, 3,482.07 and 1,626.13 is: 2,437.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,323.27 : 3,482.07 = 1,626.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,323.27/3,482.07 = 1,626.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,323.27x = 3,482.07 × 1,626.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,323.27x = 5,662,298.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,662,298.49/2,323.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,437.21

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