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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,953.16, 4,075.32 and 1,626.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,953.16, 4,075.32 and 1,626.83 is: 2,245.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,953.16 : 4,075.32 = 1,626.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,953.16/4,075.32 = 1,626.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,953.16x = 4,075.32 × 1,626.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,953.16x = 6,629,863.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,629,863.02/2,953.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,245.01

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