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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,622.60, 3,621.38 and 2,342.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,622.60, 3,621.38 and 2,342.34 is: 3,234.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,622.60 : 3,621.38 = 2,342.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,622.60/3,621.38 = 2,342.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,622.60x = 3,621.38 × 2,342.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,622.60x = 8,482,491.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,482,491.52/2,622.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,234.38

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