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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,884.98, 3,981.48 and 1,626.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,884.98, 3,981.48 and 1,626.24 is: 2,244.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,884.98 : 3,981.48 = 1,626.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,884.98/3,981.48 = 1,626.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,884.98x = 3,981.48 × 1,626.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,884.98x = 6,474,842.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,474,842.04/2,884.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,244.33

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