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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,620.53, 3,924.14 and 2,341.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,620.53, 3,924.14 and 2,341.89 is: 3,506.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,620.53 : 3,924.14 = 2,341.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,620.53/3,924.14 = 2,341.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,620.53x = 3,924.14 × 2,341.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,620.53x = 9,189,892.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,189,892.52/2,620.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,506.88

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