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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,620.01, 3,617.94 and 1,955.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,620.01, 3,617.94 and 1,955.69 is: 2,700.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,620.01 : 3,617.94 = 1,955.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,620.01/3,617.94 = 1,955.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,620.01x = 3,617.94 × 1,955.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,620.01x = 7,075,569.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,075,569.08/2,620.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,700.59

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