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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,621.79, 3,932.69 and 2,253.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,621.79, 3,932.69 and 2,253.65 is: 3,380.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,621.79 : 3,932.69 = 2,253.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,621.79/3,932.69 = 2,253.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,621.79x = 3,932.69 × 2,253.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,621.79x = 8,862,875.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,862,875.89/2,621.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,380.47

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