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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,952.60, 4,074.60 and 1,626.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,952.60, 4,074.60 and 1,626.24 is: 2,244.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,952.60 : 4,074.60 = 1,626.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,952.60/4,074.60 = 1,626.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,952.60x = 4,074.60 × 1,626.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,952.60x = 6,626,277.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,626,277.50/2,952.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,244.22

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