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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,510.34, 3,463.76 and 1,626.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,510.34, 3,463.76 and 1,626.02 is: 2,243.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,510.34 : 3,463.76 = 1,626.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,510.34/3,463.76 = 1,626.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,510.34x = 3,463.76 × 1,626.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,510.34x = 5,632,143.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,632,143.04/2,510.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,243.58

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