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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,621.82, 3,615.36 and 1,957.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,621.82, 3,615.36 and 1,957.62 is: 2,699.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,621.82 : 3,615.36 = 1,957.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,621.82/3,615.36 = 1,957.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,621.82x = 3,615.36 × 1,957.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,621.82x = 7,077,501.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,077,501.04/2,621.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,699.46

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