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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,626.27, 3,939.41 and 2,465.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,626.27, 3,939.41 and 2,465.89 is: 3,698.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,626.27 : 3,939.41 = 2,465.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,626.27/3,939.41 = 2,465.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,626.27x = 3,939.41 × 2,465.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,626.27x = 9,714,151.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,714,151.72/2,626.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,698.84

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