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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,465, 3,400.68 and 1,626.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,465, 3,400.68 and 1,626.64 is: 2,244.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,465 : 3,400.68 = 1,626.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,465/3,400.68 = 1,626.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,465x = 3,400.68 × 1,626.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,465x = 5,531,682.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,531,682.12/2,465
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,244.09

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