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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,621, 3,614.49 and 1,723.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,621, 3,614.49 and 1,723.16 is: 2,376.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,621 : 3,614.49 = 1,723.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,621/3,614.49 = 1,723.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,621x = 3,614.49 × 1,723.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,621x = 6,228,344.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,228,344.59/2,621
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,376.32

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