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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,526.56, 3,771.31 and 2,341.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,526.56, 3,771.31 and 2,341.26 is: 3,494.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,526.56 : 3,771.31 = 2,341.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,526.56/3,771.31 = 2,341.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,526.56x = 3,771.31 × 2,341.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,526.56x = 8,829,617.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,829,617.25/2,526.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,494.72

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