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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,615.67, 3,941.50 and 2,163.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,615.67, 3,941.50 and 2,163.62 is: 3,260.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,615.67 : 3,941.50 = 2,163.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,615.67/3,941.50 = 2,163.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,615.67x = 3,941.50 × 2,163.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,615.67x = 8,527,916.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,527,916.73/2,615.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,260.32

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