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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,952.43, 4,074.21 and 1,626.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,952.43, 4,074.21 and 1,626.10 is: 2,243.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,952.43 : 4,074.21 = 1,626.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,952.43/4,074.21 = 1,626.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,952.43x = 4,074.21 × 1,626.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,952.43x = 6,625,072.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,625,072.88/2,952.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,243.94

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