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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,617.22, 3,921.89 and 2,370.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,617.22, 3,921.89 and 2,370.26 is: 3,551.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,617.22 : 3,921.89 = 2,370.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,617.22/3,921.89 = 2,370.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,617.22x = 3,921.89 × 2,370.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,617.22x = 9,295,885.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,295,885.31/2,617.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,551.82

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