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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,622.51, 3,616.47 and 2,394.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,622.51, 3,616.47 and 2,394.93 is: 3,302.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,622.51 : 3,616.47 = 2,394.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,622.51/3,616.47 = 2,394.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,622.51x = 3,616.47 × 2,394.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,622.51x = 8,661,192.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,661,192.50/2,622.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,302.63

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