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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,952.58, 4,074.56 and 1,626.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,952.58, 4,074.56 and 1,626.28 is: 2,244.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,952.58 : 4,074.56 = 1,626.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,952.58/4,074.56 = 1,626.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,952.58x = 4,074.56 × 1,626.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,952.58x = 6,626,375.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,626,375.44/2,952.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,244.27

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