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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,621.37, 3,614.55 and 2,022.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,621.37, 3,614.55 and 2,022.51 is: 2,788.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,621.37 : 3,614.55 = 2,022.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,621.37/3,614.55 = 2,022.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,621.37x = 3,614.55 × 2,022.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,621.37x = 7,310,442.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,310,442.38/2,621.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,788.78

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