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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,620.72, 3,912.89 and 2,358.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,620.72, 3,912.89 and 2,358.28 is: 3,521.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,620.72 : 3,912.89 = 2,358.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,620.72/3,912.89 = 2,358.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,620.72x = 3,912.89 × 2,358.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,620.72x = 9,227,690.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,227,690.23/2,620.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,521.05

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