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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,626.63, 3,933.46 and 1,527.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,626.63, 3,933.46 and 1,527.66 is: 2,287.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,626.63 : 3,933.46 = 1,527.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,626.63/3,933.46 = 1,527.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,626.63x = 3,933.46 × 1,527.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,626.63x = 6,008,991.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,008,991.41/2,626.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,287.72

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