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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,626.28, 3,919.09 and 2,335.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,626.28, 3,919.09 and 2,335.40 is: 3,485.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,626.28 : 3,919.09 = 2,335.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,626.28/3,919.09 = 2,335.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,626.28x = 3,919.09 × 2,335.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,626.28x = 9,152,642.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,152,642.79/2,626.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,485.02

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