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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,952.45, 4,074.50 and 1,626.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,952.45, 4,074.50 and 1,626.13 is: 2,244.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,952.45 : 4,074.50 = 1,626.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,952.45/4,074.50 = 1,626.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,952.45x = 4,074.50 × 1,626.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,952.45x = 6,625,666.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,625,666.69/2,952.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,244.12

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