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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,952.93, 4,075.04 and 1,626.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,952.93, 4,075.04 and 1,626.63 is: 2,244.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,952.93 : 4,075.04 = 1,626.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,952.93/4,075.04 = 1,626.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,952.93x = 4,075.04 × 1,626.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,952.93x = 6,628,607.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,628,607.99/2,952.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,244.76

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