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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,626.52, 5,004.54 and 2,134.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,626.52, 5,004.54 and 2,134.26 is: 2,945.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,626.52 : 5,004.54 = 2,134.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,626.52/5,004.54 = 2,134.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,626.52x = 5,004.54 × 2,134.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,626.52x = 10,680,989.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,680,989.54/3,626.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,945.24

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