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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,336.01, 3,218.19 and 1,626.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,336.01, 3,218.19 and 1,626.63 is: 2,240.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,336.01 : 3,218.19 = 1,626.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,336.01/3,218.19 = 1,626.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,336.01x = 3,218.19 × 1,626.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,336.01x = 5,234,804.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,234,804.40/2,336.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,240.92

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