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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,526.59, 3,461.45 and 2,431.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,526.59, 3,461.45 and 2,431.90 is: 3,331.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,526.59 : 3,461.45 = 2,431.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,526.59/3,461.45 = 2,431.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,526.59x = 3,461.45 × 2,431.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,526.59x = 8,417,875.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,417,875.12/2,526.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,331.71

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