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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,510.72, 3,463.62 and 1,626.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,510.72, 3,463.62 and 1,626.80 is: 2,244.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,510.72 : 3,463.62 = 1,626.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,510.72/3,463.62 = 1,626.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,510.72x = 3,463.62 × 1,626.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,510.72x = 5,634,617.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,634,617.02/2,510.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,244.22

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