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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,526.59, 3,767.61 and 2,351.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,526.59, 3,767.61 and 2,351.33 is: 3,506.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,526.59 : 3,767.61 = 2,351.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,526.59/3,767.61 = 2,351.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,526.59x = 3,767.61 × 2,351.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,526.59x = 8,858,898.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,858,898.53/2,526.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,506.26

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