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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,626.77, 3,940.16 and 2,466.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,626.77, 3,940.16 and 2,466.39 is: 3,699.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,626.77 : 3,940.16 = 2,466.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,626.77/3,940.16 = 2,466.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,626.77x = 3,940.16 × 2,466.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,626.77x = 9,717,958.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,717,958.89/2,626.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,699.59

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