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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,352.25, 3,527.65 and 1,626.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,352.25, 3,527.65 and 1,626.49 is: 2,439.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,352.25 : 3,527.65 = 1,626.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,352.25/3,527.65 = 1,626.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,352.25x = 3,527.65 × 1,626.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,352.25x = 5,737,672.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,737,672.19/2,352.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,439.23

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