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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,619.82, 3,613.62 and 2,059.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,619.82, 3,613.62 and 2,059.48 is: 2,840.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,619.82 : 3,613.62 = 2,059.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,619.82/3,613.62 = 2,059.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,619.82x = 3,613.62 × 2,059.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,619.82x = 7,442,178.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,442,178.12/2,619.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,840.72

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