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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,515.02, 3,475.06 and 2,426.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,515.02, 3,475.06 and 2,426.34 is: 3,352.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,515.02 : 3,475.06 = 2,426.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,515.02/3,475.06 = 2,426.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,515.02x = 3,475.06 × 2,426.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,515.02x = 8,431,677.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,431,677.08/2,515.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,352.53

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