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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,088.68, 7,634.70 and 1,626.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,088.68, 7,634.70 and 1,626.44 is: 2,440.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,088.68 : 7,634.70 = 1,626.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,088.68/7,634.70 = 1,626.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,088.68x = 7,634.70 × 1,626.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,088.68x = 12,417,381.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,417,381.47/5,088.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,440.20

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