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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,477.43, 3,417.80 and 1,626.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,477.43, 3,417.80 and 1,626.44 is: 2,243.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,477.43 : 3,417.80 = 1,626.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,477.43/3,417.80 = 1,626.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,477.43x = 3,417.80 × 1,626.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,477.43x = 5,558,821.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,558,821.41/2,477.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,243.79

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