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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,355.20, 3,524.70 and 1,626.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,355.20, 3,524.70 and 1,626.20 is: 2,433.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,355.20 : 3,524.70 = 1,626.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,355.20/3,524.70 = 1,626.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,355.20x = 3,524.70 × 1,626.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,355.20x = 5,731,867.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,731,867.14/2,355.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,433.71

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