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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,373.66, 3,272.22 and 1,626.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,373.66, 3,272.22 and 1,626.44 is: 2,242.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,373.66 : 3,272.22 = 1,626.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,373.66/3,272.22 = 1,626.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,373.66x = 3,272.22 × 1,626.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,373.66x = 5,322,053.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,322,053.14/2,373.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,242.13

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