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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,626.44, 3,629.06 and 2,533

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,626.44, 3,629.06 and 2,533 is: 3,499.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,626.44 : 3,629.06 = 2,533 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,626.44/3,629.06 = 2,533/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,626.44x = 3,629.06 × 2,533
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,626.44x = 9,192,408.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,192,408.98/2,626.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,499.95

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