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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,623.66, 3,617.92 and 2,026.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,623.66, 3,617.92 and 2,026.25 is: 2,794.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,623.66 : 3,617.92 = 2,026.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,623.66/3,617.92 = 2,026.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,623.66x = 3,617.92 × 2,026.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,623.66x = 7,330,807.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,330,807.24/2,623.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,794.12

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