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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,444.62, 3,661.26 and 2,426.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,444.62, 3,661.26 and 2,426.41 is: 3,633.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,444.62 : 3,661.26 = 2,426.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,444.62/3,661.26 = 2,426.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,444.62x = 3,661.26 × 2,426.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,444.62x = 8,883,717.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,883,717.88/2,444.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,633.99

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