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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,012.76, 4,519.83 and 1,626.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,012.76, 4,519.83 and 1,626.07 is: 2,439.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,012.76 : 4,519.83 = 1,626.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,012.76/4,519.83 = 1,626.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,012.76x = 4,519.83 × 1,626.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,012.76x = 7,349,551.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,349,551.84/3,012.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,439.47

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