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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,526.08, 3,479.04 and 2,176.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,526.08, 3,479.04 and 2,176.64 is: 2,997.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,526.08 : 3,479.04 = 2,176.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,526.08/3,479.04 = 2,176.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,526.08x = 3,479.04 × 2,176.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,526.08x = 7,572,617.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,572,617.63/2,526.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,997.77

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