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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,552.49, 3,828.12 and 1,626.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,552.49, 3,828.12 and 1,626.66 is: 2,439.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,552.49 : 3,828.12 = 1,626.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,552.49/3,828.12 = 1,626.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,552.49x = 3,828.12 × 1,626.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,552.49x = 6,227,049.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,227,049.68/2,552.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,439.60

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