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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,464.23, 3,402.02 and 1,626.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,464.23, 3,402.02 and 1,626.93 is: 2,246.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,464.23 : 3,402.02 = 1,626.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,464.23/3,402.02 = 1,626.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,464.23x = 3,402.02 × 1,626.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,464.23x = 5,534,848.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,534,848.40/2,464.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,246.08

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