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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,623.33, 3,940.40 and 2,535.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,623.33, 3,940.40 and 2,535.85 is: 3,809.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,623.33 : 3,940.40 = 2,535.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,623.33/3,940.40 = 2,535.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,623.33x = 3,940.40 × 2,535.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,623.33x = 9,992,263.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,992,263.34/2,623.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,809.00

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