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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,626.28, 3,623.22 and 2,294.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,626.28, 3,623.22 and 2,294.72 is: 3,165.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,626.28 : 3,623.22 = 2,294.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,626.28/3,623.22 = 2,294.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,626.28x = 3,623.22 × 2,294.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,626.28x = 8,314,257.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,314,257.28/2,626.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,165.80

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