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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,464.80, 3,402.09 and 1,626.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,464.80, 3,402.09 and 1,626.12 is: 2,244.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,464.80 : 3,402.09 = 1,626.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,464.80/3,402.09 = 1,626.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,464.80x = 3,402.09 × 1,626.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,464.80x = 5,532,206.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,532,206.59/2,464.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,244.48

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