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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,622.39, 3,934.64 and 2,580.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,622.39, 3,934.64 and 2,580.93 is: 3,872.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,622.39 : 3,934.64 = 2,580.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,622.39/3,934.64 = 2,580.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,622.39x = 3,934.64 × 2,580.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,622.39x = 10,155,036.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,155,036.87/2,622.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,872.44

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