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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,526.48, 3,487.32 and 2,444.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,526.48, 3,487.32 and 2,444.40 is: 3,374.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,526.48 : 3,487.32 = 2,444.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,526.48/3,487.32 = 2,444.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,526.48x = 3,487.32 × 2,444.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,526.48x = 8,524,405.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,524,405.01/2,526.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,374.02

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