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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,622.76, 3,948.44 and 2,393.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,622.76, 3,948.44 and 2,393.12 is: 3,602.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,622.76 : 3,948.44 = 2,393.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,622.76/3,948.44 = 2,393.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,622.76x = 3,948.44 × 2,393.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,622.76x = 9,449,090.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,449,090.73/2,622.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,602.73

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