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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,621.78, 3,915.41 and 2,276.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,621.78, 3,915.41 and 2,276.18 is: 3,399.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,621.78 : 3,915.41 = 2,276.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,621.78/3,915.41 = 2,276.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,621.78x = 3,915.41 × 2,276.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,621.78x = 8,912,164.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,912,164.05/2,621.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,399.29

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