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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,618.66, 3,927.72 and 2,526.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,618.66, 3,927.72 and 2,526.32 is: 3,789.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,618.66 : 3,927.72 = 2,526.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,618.66/3,927.72 = 2,526.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,618.66x = 3,927.72 × 2,526.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,618.66x = 9,922,677.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,922,677.59/2,618.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,789.22

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