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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,512.00, 3,466.96 and 2,401.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,512.00, 3,466.96 and 2,401.26 is: 3,314.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,512.00 : 3,466.96 = 2,401.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,512.00/3,466.96 = 2,401.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,512.00x = 3,466.96 × 2,401.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,512.00x = 8,325,072.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,325,072.37/2,512.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,314.13

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