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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,359.50, 3,256.98 and 2,026.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,359.50, 3,256.98 and 2,026.58 is: 2,797.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,359.50 : 3,256.98 = 2,026.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,359.50/3,256.98 = 2,026.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,359.50x = 3,256.98 × 2,026.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,359.50x = 6,600,530.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,600,530.53/2,359.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,797.43

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