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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,952.52, 4,074.50 and 1,626.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,952.52, 4,074.50 and 1,626.23 is: 2,244.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,952.52 : 4,074.50 = 1,626.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,952.52/4,074.50 = 1,626.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,952.52x = 4,074.50 × 1,626.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,952.52x = 6,626,053.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,626,053.76/2,952.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,244.21

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