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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,012.27, 4,518.41 and 1,626.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,012.27, 4,518.41 and 1,626.26 is: 2,439.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,012.27 : 4,518.41 = 1,626.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,012.27/4,518.41 = 1,626.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,012.27x = 4,518.41 × 1,626.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,012.27x = 7,348,109.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,348,109.45/3,012.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,439.39

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