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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,539.35, 3,505.28 and 2,197.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,539.35, 3,505.28 and 2,197.26 is: 3,033.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,539.35 : 3,505.28 = 2,197.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,539.35/3,505.28 = 2,197.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,539.35x = 3,505.28 × 2,197.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,539.35x = 7,702,000.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,702,000.55/2,539.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,033.06

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