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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,511.18, 3,462.12 and 1,626.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,511.18, 3,462.12 and 1,626.66 is: 2,242.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,511.18 : 3,462.12 = 1,626.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,511.18/3,462.12 = 1,626.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,511.18x = 3,462.12 × 1,626.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,511.18x = 5,631,692.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,631,692.12/2,511.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,242.65

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