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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,697.26, 4,022.42 and 2,398.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,697.26, 4,022.42 and 2,398.61 is: 3,577.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,697.26 : 4,022.42 = 2,398.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,697.26/4,022.42 = 2,398.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,697.26x = 4,022.42 × 2,398.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,697.26x = 9,648,214.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,648,214.90/2,697.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,577.05

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