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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,408.44, 3,324.96 and 1,626.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,408.44, 3,324.96 and 1,626.64 is: 2,245.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,408.44 : 3,324.96 = 1,626.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,408.44/3,324.96 = 1,626.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,408.44x = 3,324.96 × 1,626.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,408.44x = 5,408,512.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,408,512.93/2,408.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,245.65

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