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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,506.26, 3,759.66 and 2,217

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,506.26, 3,759.66 and 2,217 is: 3,325.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,506.26 : 3,759.66 = 2,217 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,506.26/3,759.66 = 2,217/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,506.26x = 3,759.66 × 2,217
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,506.26x = 8,335,166.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,335,166.22/2,506.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,325.74

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