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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,619.27, 3,944.50 and 2,362.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,619.27, 3,944.50 and 2,362.23 is: 3,557.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,619.27 : 3,944.50 = 2,362.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,619.27/3,944.50 = 2,362.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,619.27x = 3,944.50 × 2,362.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,619.27x = 9,317,810.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,317,810.33/2,619.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,557.41

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