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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,719.36, 4,059.50 and 2,526.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,719.36, 4,059.50 and 2,526.63 is: 3,771.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,719.36 : 4,059.50 = 2,526.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,719.36/4,059.50 = 2,526.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,719.36x = 4,059.50 × 2,526.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,719.36x = 10,256,854.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,256,854.49/2,719.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,771.79

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