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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,626.17, 3,607.91 and 2,350.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,626.17, 3,607.91 and 2,350.05 is: 3,228.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,626.17 : 3,607.91 = 2,350.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,626.17/3,607.91 = 2,350.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,626.17x = 3,607.91 × 2,350.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,626.17x = 8,478,757.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,478,757.15/2,626.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,228.56

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