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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,426.59, 3,635.37 and 2,039.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,426.59, 3,635.37 and 2,039.11 is: 3,054.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,426.59 : 3,635.37 = 2,039.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,426.59/3,635.37 = 2,039.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,426.59x = 3,635.37 × 2,039.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,426.59x = 7,412,919.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,412,919.32/2,426.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,054.87

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