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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,666.22, 3,683.10 and 2,526.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,666.22, 3,683.10 and 2,526.09 is: 3,489.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,666.22 : 3,683.10 = 2,526.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,666.22/3,683.10 = 2,526.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,666.22x = 3,683.10 × 2,526.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,666.22x = 9,303,837.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,303,837.74/2,666.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,489.53

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