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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,358.80, 5,034.72 and 1,626.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,358.80, 5,034.72 and 1,626.48 is: 2,438.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,358.80 : 5,034.72 = 1,626.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,358.80/5,034.72 = 1,626.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,358.80x = 5,034.72 × 1,626.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,358.80x = 8,188,871.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,188,871.39/3,358.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,438.03

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