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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,352.34, 3,527.79 and 1,626.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,352.34, 3,527.79 and 1,626.58 is: 2,439.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,352.34 : 3,527.79 = 1,626.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,352.34/3,527.79 = 1,626.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,352.34x = 3,527.79 × 1,626.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,352.34x = 5,738,232.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,738,232.66/2,352.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,439.37

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