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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,952.92, 4,075.08 and 1,626.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,952.92, 4,075.08 and 1,626.74 is: 2,244.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,952.92 : 4,075.08 = 1,626.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,952.92/4,075.08 = 1,626.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,952.92x = 4,075.08 × 1,626.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,952.92x = 6,629,095.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,629,095.64/2,952.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,244.93

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