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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,952.70, 4,074.66 and 1,626.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,952.70, 4,074.66 and 1,626.37 is: 2,244.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,952.70 : 4,074.66 = 1,626.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,952.70/4,074.66 = 1,626.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,952.70x = 4,074.66 × 1,626.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,952.70x = 6,626,904.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,626,904.78/2,952.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,244.35

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