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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,622.71, 3,933.48 and 2,186.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,622.71, 3,933.48 and 2,186.75 is: 3,279.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,622.71 : 3,933.48 = 2,186.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,622.71/3,933.48 = 2,186.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,622.71x = 3,933.48 × 2,186.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,622.71x = 8,601,537.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,601,537.39/2,622.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,279.64

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