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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,674.38, 3,707.76 and 2,526.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,674.38, 3,707.76 and 2,526.96 is: 3,503.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,674.38 : 3,707.76 = 2,526.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,674.38/3,707.76 = 2,526.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,674.38x = 3,707.76 × 2,526.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,674.38x = 9,369,361.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,369,361.21/2,674.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,503.38

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