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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,621.35, 3,619.65 and 2,341.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,621.35, 3,619.65 and 2,341.09 is: 3,232.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,621.35 : 3,619.65 = 2,341.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,621.35/3,619.65 = 2,341.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,621.35x = 3,619.65 × 2,341.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,621.35x = 8,473,926.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,473,926.42/2,621.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,232.66

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