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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,952.98, 4,075.38 and 1,626.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,952.98, 4,075.38 and 1,626.96 is: 2,245.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,952.98 : 4,075.38 = 1,626.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,952.98/4,075.38 = 1,626.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,952.98x = 4,075.38 × 1,626.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,952.98x = 6,630,480.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,630,480.24/2,952.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,245.35

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