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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,952.46, 4,074.44 and 1,626.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,952.46, 4,074.44 and 1,626.15 is: 2,244.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,952.46 : 4,074.44 = 1,626.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,952.46/4,074.44 = 1,626.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,952.46x = 4,074.44 × 1,626.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,952.46x = 6,625,650.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,625,650.61/2,952.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,244.12

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