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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,158.99, 4,359.80 and 2,626.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,158.99, 4,359.80 and 2,626.95 is: 3,625.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,158.99 : 4,359.80 = 2,626.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,158.99/4,359.80 = 2,626.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,158.99x = 4,359.80 × 2,626.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,158.99x = 11,452,983.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,452,983.18/3,158.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,625.53

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