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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,630.07, 3,626.78 and 2,258.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,630.07, 3,626.78 and 2,258.28 is: 3,114.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,630.07 : 3,626.78 = 2,258.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,630.07/3,626.78 = 2,258.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,630.07x = 3,626.78 × 2,258.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,630.07x = 8,190,273.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,190,273.45/2,630.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,114.09

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