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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,952.85, 4,074.92 and 1,626.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,952.85, 4,074.92 and 1,626.68 is: 2,244.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,952.85 : 4,074.92 = 1,626.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,952.85/4,074.92 = 1,626.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,952.85x = 4,074.92 × 1,626.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,952.85x = 6,628,570.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,628,570.49/2,952.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,244.80

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