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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,622.79, 3,621.54 and 2,032.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,622.79, 3,621.54 and 2,032.30 is: 2,806.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,622.79 : 3,621.54 = 2,032.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,622.79/3,621.54 = 2,032.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,622.79x = 3,621.54 × 2,032.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,622.79x = 7,360,055.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,360,055.74/2,622.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,806.19

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