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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,450.94, 3,670.24 and 1,626.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,450.94, 3,670.24 and 1,626.72 is: 2,435.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,450.94 : 3,670.24 = 1,626.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,450.94/3,670.24 = 1,626.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,450.94x = 3,670.24 × 1,626.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,450.94x = 5,970,452.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,970,452.81/2,450.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,435.98

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