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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,621.02, 3,607.74 and 2,247.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,621.02, 3,607.74 and 2,247.64 is: 3,093.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,621.02 : 3,607.74 = 2,247.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,621.02/3,607.74 = 2,247.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,621.02x = 3,607.74 × 2,247.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,621.02x = 8,108,900.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,108,900.73/2,621.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,093.80

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