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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,626.34, 3,623.92 and 1,682.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,626.34, 3,623.92 and 1,682.96 is: 2,322.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,626.34 : 3,623.92 = 1,682.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,626.34/3,623.92 = 1,682.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,626.34x = 3,623.92 × 1,682.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,626.34x = 6,098,912.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,098,912.40/2,626.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,322.21

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