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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,622.89, 3,623.57 and 1,958.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,622.89, 3,623.57 and 1,958.60 is: 2,705.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,622.89 : 3,623.57 = 1,958.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,622.89/3,623.57 = 1,958.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,622.89x = 3,623.57 × 1,958.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,622.89x = 7,097,096.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,097,096.29/2,622.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,705.83

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