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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,626.17, 3,940.62 and 1,701.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,626.17, 3,940.62 and 1,701.48 is: 2,553.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,626.17 : 3,940.62 = 1,701.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,626.17/3,940.62 = 1,701.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,626.17x = 3,940.62 × 1,701.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,626.17x = 6,704,895.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,704,895.97/2,626.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,553.11

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