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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,619.69, 3,947.48 and 2,167.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,619.69, 3,947.48 and 2,167.61 is: 3,266.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,619.69 : 3,947.48 = 2,167.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,619.69/3,947.48 = 2,167.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,619.69x = 3,947.48 × 2,167.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,619.69x = 8,556,609.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,556,609.07/2,619.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,266.27

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