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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,622.15, 3,616.97 and 2,061.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,622.15, 3,616.97 and 2,061.72 is: 2,843.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,622.15 : 3,616.97 = 2,061.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,622.15/3,616.97 = 2,061.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,622.15x = 3,616.97 × 2,061.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,622.15x = 7,457,169.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,457,169.08/2,622.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,843.91

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