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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,626.86, 3,621.54 and 2,252.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,626.86, 3,621.54 and 2,252.22 is: 3,105.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,626.86 : 3,621.54 = 2,252.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,626.86/3,621.54 = 2,252.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,626.86x = 3,621.54 × 2,252.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,626.86x = 8,156,504.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,156,504.82/2,626.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,105.04

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