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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,622.96, 3,930.84 and 2,251.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,622.96, 3,930.84 and 2,251.26 is: 3,373.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,622.96 : 3,930.84 = 2,251.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,622.96/3,930.84 = 2,251.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,622.96x = 3,930.84 × 2,251.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,622.96x = 8,849,342.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,849,342.86/2,622.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,373.80

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