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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,372.46, 3,273.37 and 1,626.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,372.46, 3,273.37 and 1,626.65 is: 2,244.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,372.46 : 3,273.37 = 1,626.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,372.46/3,273.37 = 1,626.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,372.46x = 3,273.37 × 1,626.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,372.46x = 5,324,627.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,324,627.31/2,372.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,244.35

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