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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,942.22, 4,408.32 and 1,626.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,942.22, 4,408.32 and 1,626.89 is: 2,437.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,942.22 : 4,408.32 = 1,626.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,942.22/4,408.32 = 1,626.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,942.22x = 4,408.32 × 1,626.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,942.22x = 7,171,835.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,171,835.78/2,942.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,437.56

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