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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,526.60, 3,476.34 and 2,468.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,526.60, 3,476.34 and 2,468.28 is: 3,396.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,526.60 : 3,476.34 = 2,468.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,526.60/3,476.34 = 2,468.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,526.60x = 3,476.34 × 2,468.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,526.60x = 8,580,580.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,580,580.50/2,526.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,396.10

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