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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,450.44, 3,669.50 and 1,626.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,450.44, 3,669.50 and 1,626.24 is: 2,435.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,450.44 : 3,669.50 = 1,626.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,450.44/3,669.50 = 1,626.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,450.44x = 3,669.50 × 1,626.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,450.44x = 5,967,487.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,967,487.68/2,450.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,435.27

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