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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,621.59, 3,620.99 and 1,961.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,621.59, 3,620.99 and 1,961.39 is: 2,709.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,621.59 : 3,620.99 = 1,961.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,621.59/3,620.99 = 1,961.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,621.59x = 3,620.99 × 1,961.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,621.59x = 7,102,173.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,102,173.58/2,621.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,709.11

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