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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,623.20, 3,934.80 and 2,461.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,623.20, 3,934.80 and 2,461.20 is: 3,691.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,623.20 : 3,934.80 = 2,461.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,623.20/3,934.80 = 2,461.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,623.20x = 3,934.80 × 2,461.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,623.20x = 9,684,329.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,684,329.76/2,623.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,691.80

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