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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,622.82, 3,616.74 and 1,958.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,622.82, 3,616.74 and 1,958.62 is: 2,700.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,622.82 : 3,616.74 = 1,958.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,622.82/3,616.74 = 1,958.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,622.82x = 3,616.74 × 1,958.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,622.82x = 7,083,819.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,083,819.30/2,622.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,700.84

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