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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,626.83, 3,945.65 and 2,539.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,626.83, 3,945.65 and 2,539.35 is: 3,814.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,626.83 : 3,945.65 = 2,539.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,626.83/3,945.65 = 2,539.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,626.83x = 3,945.65 × 2,539.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,626.83x = 10,019,373.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,019,373.63/2,626.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,814.25

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