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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,626.13, 3,624.99 and 2,345.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,626.13, 3,624.99 and 2,345.88 is: 3,238.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,626.13 : 3,624.99 = 2,345.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,626.13/3,624.99 = 2,345.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,626.13x = 3,624.99 × 2,345.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,626.13x = 8,503,769.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,503,769.15/2,626.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,238.14

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