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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,013.06, 4,521.30 and 1,626.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,013.06, 4,521.30 and 1,626.38 is: 2,440.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,013.06 : 4,521.30 = 1,626.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,013.06/4,521.30 = 1,626.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,013.06x = 4,521.30 × 1,626.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,013.06x = 7,353,351.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,353,351.89/3,013.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,440.49

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