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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,621.45, 3,932.10 and 2,274.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,621.45, 3,932.10 and 2,274.23 is: 3,411.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,621.45 : 3,932.10 = 2,274.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,621.45/3,932.10 = 2,274.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,621.45x = 3,932.10 × 2,274.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,621.45x = 8,942,480.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,942,480.12/2,621.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,411.28

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