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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,626.13, 3,939.77 and 1,516.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,626.13, 3,939.77 and 1,516.28 is: 2,274.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,626.13 : 3,939.77 = 1,516.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,626.13/3,939.77 = 1,516.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,626.13x = 3,939.77 × 1,516.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,626.13x = 5,973,778.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,973,778.55/2,626.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,274.74

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