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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,622.68, 3,615.92 and 2,148.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,622.68, 3,615.92 and 2,148.84 is: 2,962.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,622.68 : 3,615.92 = 2,148.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,622.68/3,615.92 = 2,148.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,622.68x = 3,615.92 × 2,148.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,622.68x = 7,770,033.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,770,033.53/2,622.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,962.63

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