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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,619.72, 3,931.92 and 2,341.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,619.72, 3,931.92 and 2,341.62 is: 3,514.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,619.72 : 3,931.92 = 2,341.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,619.72/3,931.92 = 2,341.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,619.72x = 3,931.92 × 2,341.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,619.72x = 9,207,062.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,207,062.51/2,619.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,514.52

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