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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,526.59, 3,479.46 and 2,518.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,526.59, 3,479.46 and 2,518.39 is: 3,468.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,526.59 : 3,479.46 = 2,518.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,526.59/3,479.46 = 2,518.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,526.59x = 3,479.46 × 2,518.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,526.59x = 8,762,632.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,762,632.17/2,526.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,468.16

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