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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,622.63, 3,926.97 and 1,581.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,622.63, 3,926.97 and 1,581.15 is: 2,367.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,622.63 : 3,926.97 = 1,581.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,622.63/3,926.97 = 1,581.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,622.63x = 3,926.97 × 1,581.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,622.63x = 6,209,128.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,209,128.62/2,622.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,367.52

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