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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,357.76, 5,036.64 and 1,626.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,357.76, 5,036.64 and 1,626.64 is: 2,439.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,357.76 : 5,036.64 = 1,626.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,357.76/5,036.64 = 1,626.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,357.76x = 5,036.64 × 1,626.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,357.76x = 8,192,800.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,192,800.09/3,357.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,439.96

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