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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,358.62, 5,038.32 and 1,626

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,358.62, 5,038.32 and 1,626 is: 2,439.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,358.62 : 5,038.32 = 1,626 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,358.62/5,038.32 = 1,626/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,358.62x = 5,038.32 × 1,626
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,358.62x = 8,192,308.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,192,308.32/3,358.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,439.19

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