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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,544.74, 5,337.71 and 2,626.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,544.74, 5,337.71 and 2,626.80 is: 3,955.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,544.74 : 5,337.71 = 2,626.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,544.74/5,337.71 = 2,626.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,544.74x = 5,337.71 × 2,626.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,544.74x = 14,021,083.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,021,083.49/3,544.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,955.46

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