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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,621.68, 3,614.55 and 2,147.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,621.68, 3,614.55 and 2,147.83 is: 2,961.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,621.68 : 3,614.55 = 2,147.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,621.68/3,614.55 = 2,147.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,621.68x = 3,614.55 × 2,147.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,621.68x = 7,763,438.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,763,438.93/2,621.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,961.25

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