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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,952.35, 4,074.23 and 1,626.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,952.35, 4,074.23 and 1,626.14 is: 2,244.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,952.35 : 4,074.23 = 1,626.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,952.35/4,074.23 = 1,626.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,952.35x = 4,074.23 × 1,626.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,952.35x = 6,625,239.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,625,239.87/2,952.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,244.06

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