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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,586.43, 3,524.44 and 2,526.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,586.43, 3,524.44 and 2,526.28 is: 3,442.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,586.43 : 3,524.44 = 2,526.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,586.43/3,524.44 = 2,526.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,586.43x = 3,524.44 × 2,526.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,586.43x = 8,903,722.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,903,722.28/2,586.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,442.48

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