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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,952.68, 4,074.86 and 1,626.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,952.68, 4,074.86 and 1,626.41 is: 2,244.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,952.68 : 4,074.86 = 1,626.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,952.68/4,074.86 = 1,626.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,952.68x = 4,074.86 × 1,626.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,952.68x = 6,627,393.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,627,393.05/2,952.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,244.53

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