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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,526.16, 3,485.66 and 2,322.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,526.16, 3,485.66 and 2,322.01 is: 3,203.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,526.16 : 3,485.66 = 2,322.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,526.16/3,485.66 = 2,322.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,526.16x = 3,485.66 × 2,322.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,526.16x = 8,093,737.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,093,737.38/2,526.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,203.97

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