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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,620.89, 3,927.83 and 2,291.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,620.89, 3,927.83 and 2,291.02 is: 3,433.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,620.89 : 3,927.83 = 2,291.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,620.89/3,927.83 = 2,291.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,620.89x = 3,927.83 × 2,291.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,620.89x = 8,998,715.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,998,715.81/2,620.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,433.46

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