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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,952.50, 4,074.46 and 1,626.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,952.50, 4,074.46 and 1,626.21 is: 2,244.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,952.50 : 4,074.46 = 1,626.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,952.50/4,074.46 = 1,626.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,952.50x = 4,074.46 × 1,626.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,952.50x = 6,625,923.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,625,923.53/2,952.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,244.17

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