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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,624.76, 3,952.08 and 2,318.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,624.76, 3,952.08 and 2,318.52 is: 3,490.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,624.76 : 3,952.08 = 2,318.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,624.76/3,952.08 = 2,318.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,624.76x = 3,952.08 × 2,318.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,624.76x = 9,162,976.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,162,976.52/2,624.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,490.98

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