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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,621.61, 3,614.30 and 2,246.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,621.61, 3,614.30 and 2,246.97 is: 3,097.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,621.61 : 3,614.30 = 2,246.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,621.61/3,614.30 = 2,246.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,621.61x = 3,614.30 × 2,246.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,621.61x = 8,121,212.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,121,212.44/2,621.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,097.80

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