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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,526.29, 3,475.71 and 2,226.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,526.29, 3,475.71 and 2,226.18 is: 3,062.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,526.29 : 3,475.71 = 2,226.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,526.29/3,475.71 = 2,226.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,526.29x = 3,475.71 × 2,226.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,526.29x = 7,737,556.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,737,556.09/2,526.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,062.82

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