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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,952.87, 4,074.79 and 1,626.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,952.87, 4,074.79 and 1,626.31 is: 2,244.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,952.87 : 4,074.79 = 1,626.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,952.87/4,074.79 = 1,626.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,952.87x = 4,074.79 × 1,626.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,952.87x = 6,626,871.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,626,871.72/2,952.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,244.21

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