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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,621.32, 3,933.34 and 2,470.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,621.32, 3,933.34 and 2,470.05 is: 3,706.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,621.32 : 3,933.34 = 2,470.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,621.32/3,933.34 = 2,470.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,621.32x = 3,933.34 × 2,470.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,621.32x = 9,715,540.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,715,540.29/2,621.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,706.36

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