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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,688.52, 3,707.58 and 1,626.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,688.52, 3,707.58 and 1,626.08 is: 2,242.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,688.52 : 3,707.58 = 1,626.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,688.52/3,707.58 = 1,626.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,688.52x = 3,707.58 × 1,626.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,688.52x = 6,028,821.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,028,821.69/2,688.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,242.43

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