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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,626.67, 3,940.01 and 2,466.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,626.67, 3,940.01 and 2,466.29 is: 3,699.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,626.67 : 3,940.01 = 2,466.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,626.67/3,940.01 = 2,466.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,626.67x = 3,940.01 × 2,466.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,626.67x = 9,717,214.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,717,214.03/2,626.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,699.44

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