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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,620.40, 3,900.07 and 2,612.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,620.40, 3,900.07 and 2,612.30 is: 3,888.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,620.40 : 3,900.07 = 2,612.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,620.40/3,900.07 = 2,612.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,620.40x = 3,900.07 × 2,612.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,620.40x = 10,188,152.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,188,152.86/2,620.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,888.01

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