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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,622.92, 3,603.43 and 2,346.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,622.92, 3,603.43 and 2,346.81 is: 3,224.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,622.92 : 3,603.43 = 2,346.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,622.92/3,603.43 = 2,346.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,622.92x = 3,603.43 × 2,346.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,622.92x = 8,456,565.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,456,565.56/2,622.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,224.10

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