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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,621.62, 3,932.48 and 2,099.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,621.62, 3,932.48 and 2,099.20 is: 3,148.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,621.62 : 3,932.48 = 2,099.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,621.62/3,932.48 = 2,099.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,621.62x = 3,932.48 × 2,099.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,621.62x = 8,255,062.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,255,062.02/2,621.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,148.84

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