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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,618.52, 3,612.72 and 2,369.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,618.52, 3,612.72 and 2,369.04 is: 3,268.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,618.52 : 3,612.72 = 2,369.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,618.52/3,612.72 = 2,369.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,618.52x = 3,612.72 × 2,369.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,618.52x = 8,558,678.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,558,678.19/2,618.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,268.52

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