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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,626.59, 3,923.01 and 2,379.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,626.59, 3,923.01 and 2,379.27 is: 3,553.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,626.59 : 3,923.01 = 2,379.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,626.59/3,923.01 = 2,379.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,626.59x = 3,923.01 × 2,379.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,626.59x = 9,333,900.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,333,900.00/2,626.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,553.62

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