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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,333.15, 3,496.94 and 1,626.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,333.15, 3,496.94 and 1,626.53 is: 2,437.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,333.15 : 3,496.94 = 1,626.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,333.15/3,496.94 = 1,626.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,333.15x = 3,496.94 × 1,626.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,333.15x = 5,687,878.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,687,878.43/2,333.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,437.86

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