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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,412.60, 3,329.46 and 1,626.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,412.60, 3,329.46 and 1,626.84 is: 2,245.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,412.60 : 3,329.46 = 1,626.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,412.60/3,329.46 = 1,626.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,412.60x = 3,329.46 × 1,626.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,412.60x = 5,416,498.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,416,498.71/2,412.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,245.09

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