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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,621.88, 3,934.18 and 2,470.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,621.88, 3,934.18 and 2,470.61 is: 3,707.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,621.88 : 3,934.18 = 2,470.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,621.88/3,934.18 = 2,470.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,621.88x = 3,934.18 × 2,470.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,621.88x = 9,719,837.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,719,837.37/2,621.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,707.20

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