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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,626.55, 3,939.83 and 1,802.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,626.55, 3,939.83 and 1,802.33 is: 2,703.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,626.55 : 3,939.83 = 1,802.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,626.55/3,939.83 = 1,802.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,626.55x = 3,939.83 × 1,802.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,626.55x = 7,100,845.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,100,845.09/2,626.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,703.49

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