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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,621.34, 3,615.08 and 2,054.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,621.34, 3,615.08 and 2,054.25 is: 2,833.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,621.34 : 3,615.08 = 2,054.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,621.34/3,615.08 = 2,054.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,621.34x = 3,615.08 × 2,054.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,621.34x = 7,426,267.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,426,267.82/2,621.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,833.00

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