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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,626.43, 3,957.66 and 2,174.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,626.43, 3,957.66 and 2,174.38 is: 3,276.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,626.43 : 3,957.66 = 2,174.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,626.43/3,957.66 = 2,174.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,626.43x = 3,957.66 × 2,174.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,626.43x = 8,605,446.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,605,446.86/2,626.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,276.49

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