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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,622.06, 3,611.43 and 1,957.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,622.06, 3,611.43 and 1,957.86 is: 2,696.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,622.06 : 3,611.43 = 1,957.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,622.06/3,611.43 = 1,957.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,622.06x = 3,611.43 × 1,957.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,622.06x = 7,070,674.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,070,674.34/2,622.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,696.61

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