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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,621.64, 3,927.85 and 1,386.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,621.64, 3,927.85 and 1,386.34 is: 2,077.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,621.64 : 3,927.85 = 1,386.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,621.64/3,927.85 = 1,386.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,621.64x = 3,927.85 × 1,386.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,621.64x = 5,445,322.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,445,322.28/2,621.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,077.06

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