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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,623.28, 3,616.53 and 1,913.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,623.28, 3,616.53 and 1,913.72 is: 2,638.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,623.28 : 3,616.53 = 1,913.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,623.28/3,616.53 = 1,913.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,623.28x = 3,616.53 × 1,913.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,623.28x = 6,921,025.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,921,025.79/2,623.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,638.31

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