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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,952.37, 4,074.27 and 1,626.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,952.37, 4,074.27 and 1,626.06 is: 2,243.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,952.37 : 4,074.27 = 1,626.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,952.37/4,074.27 = 1,626.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,952.37x = 4,074.27 × 1,626.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,952.37x = 6,625,007.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,625,007.48/2,952.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,243.96

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