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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,619.62, 3,620.80 and 2,302.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,619.62, 3,620.80 and 2,302.50 is: 3,182.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,619.62 : 3,620.80 = 2,302.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,619.62/3,620.80 = 2,302.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,619.62x = 3,620.80 × 2,302.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,619.62x = 8,336,892
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,336,892/2,619.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,182.48

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