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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,426.14, 3,636.13 and 2,112.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,426.14, 3,636.13 and 2,112.51 is: 3,166.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,426.14 : 3,636.13 = 2,112.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,426.14/3,636.13 = 2,112.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,426.14x = 3,636.13 × 2,112.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,426.14x = 7,681,360.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,681,360.99/2,426.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,166.08

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