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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,621.96, 3,618.82 and 1,503.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,621.96, 3,618.82 and 1,503.65 is: 2,075.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,621.96 : 3,618.82 = 1,503.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,621.96/3,618.82 = 1,503.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,621.96x = 3,618.82 × 1,503.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,621.96x = 5,441,438.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,441,438.69/2,621.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,075.33

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