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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,626.66, 3,917.81 and 2,474.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,626.66, 3,917.81 and 2,474.38 is: 3,690.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,626.66 : 3,917.81 = 2,474.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,626.66/3,917.81 = 2,474.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,626.66x = 3,917.81 × 2,474.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,626.66x = 9,694,150.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,694,150.71/2,626.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,690.68

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