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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,626.50, 3,621.66 and 2,226.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,626.50, 3,621.66 and 2,226.62 is: 3,070.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,626.50 : 3,621.66 = 2,226.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,626.50/3,621.66 = 2,226.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,626.50x = 3,621.66 × 2,226.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,626.50x = 8,064,060.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,064,060.59/2,626.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,070.27

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