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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,629.25, 3,626.94 and 2,261.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,629.25, 3,626.94 and 2,261.10 is: 3,119.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,629.25 : 3,626.94 = 2,261.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,629.25/3,626.94 = 2,261.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,629.25x = 3,626.94 × 2,261.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,629.25x = 8,200,874.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,200,874.03/2,629.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,119.09

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