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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,422.76, 3,340.96 and 1,626.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,422.76, 3,340.96 and 1,626.32 is: 2,242.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,422.76 : 3,340.96 = 1,626.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,422.76/3,340.96 = 1,626.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,422.76x = 3,340.96 × 1,626.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,422.76x = 5,433,470.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,433,470.07/2,422.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,242.68

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