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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,619.49, 3,926.83 and 2,391.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,619.49, 3,926.83 and 2,391.22 is: 3,584.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,619.49 : 3,926.83 = 2,391.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,619.49/3,926.83 = 2,391.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,619.49x = 3,926.83 × 2,391.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,619.49x = 9,389,894.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,389,894.80/2,619.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,584.63

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