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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,526.39, 3,484.44 and 2,243.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,526.39, 3,484.44 and 2,243.09 is: 3,093.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,526.39 : 3,484.44 = 2,243.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,526.39/3,484.44 = 2,243.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,526.39x = 3,484.44 × 2,243.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,526.39x = 7,815,921.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,815,921.23/2,526.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,093.71

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