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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,619.93, 3,612.54 and 2,021.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,619.93, 3,612.54 and 2,021.07 is: 2,786.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,619.93 : 3,612.54 = 2,021.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,619.93/3,612.54 = 2,021.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,619.93x = 3,612.54 × 2,021.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,619.93x = 7,301,196.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,301,196.22/2,619.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,786.79

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