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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,626.98, 3,603.50 and 2,572.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,626.98, 3,603.50 and 2,572.30 is: 3,528.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,626.98 : 3,603.50 = 2,572.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,626.98/3,603.50 = 2,572.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,626.98x = 3,603.50 × 2,572.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,626.98x = 9,269,283.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,269,283.05/2,626.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,528.49

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