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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,465.96, 3,403.59 and 1,626.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,465.96, 3,403.59 and 1,626.74 is: 2,245.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,465.96 : 3,403.59 = 1,626.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,465.96/3,403.59 = 1,626.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,465.96x = 3,403.59 × 1,626.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,465.96x = 5,536,756.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,536,756.00/2,465.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,245.27

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