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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,222.26, 5,826.69 and 2,650.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,222.26, 5,826.69 and 2,650.26 is: 3,657.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,222.26 : 5,826.69 = 2,650.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,222.26/5,826.69 = 2,650.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,222.26x = 5,826.69 × 2,650.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,222.26x = 15,442,243.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,442,243.44/4,222.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,657.34

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