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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,618.16, 3,924.90 and 2,200.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,618.16, 3,924.90 and 2,200.92 is: 3,299.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,618.16 : 3,924.90 = 2,200.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,618.16/3,924.90 = 2,200.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,618.16x = 3,924.90 × 2,200.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,618.16x = 8,638,390.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,638,390.91/2,618.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,299.41

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