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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,612.44, 3,605.34 and 1,826.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,612.44, 3,605.34 and 1,826.20 is: 2,520.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,612.44 : 3,605.34 = 1,826.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,612.44/3,605.34 = 1,826.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,612.44x = 3,605.34 × 1,826.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,612.44x = 6,584,071.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,584,071.91/2,612.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,520.28

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