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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,626.32, 3,624.66 and 2,183.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,626.32, 3,624.66 and 2,183.46 is: 3,013.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,626.32 : 3,624.66 = 2,183.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,626.32/3,624.66 = 2,183.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,626.32x = 3,624.66 × 2,183.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,626.32x = 7,914,300.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,914,300.12/2,626.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,013.46

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