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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,626.31, 3,944.93 and 2,216.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,626.31, 3,944.93 and 2,216.24 is: 3,328.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,626.31 : 3,944.93 = 2,216.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,626.31/3,944.93 = 2,216.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,626.31x = 3,944.93 × 2,216.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,626.31x = 8,742,911.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,742,911.66/2,626.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,328.97

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