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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,902.46, 4,005.58 and 1,626.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,902.46, 4,005.58 and 1,626.45 is: 2,244.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,902.46 : 4,005.58 = 1,626.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,902.46/4,005.58 = 1,626.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,902.46x = 4,005.58 × 1,626.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,902.46x = 6,514,888.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,514,888.78/2,902.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,244.61

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