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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,623.31, 3,940.43 and 2,213.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,623.31, 3,940.43 and 2,213.24 is: 3,324.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,623.31 : 3,940.43 = 2,213.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,623.31/3,940.43 = 2,213.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,623.31x = 3,940.43 × 2,213.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,623.31x = 8,721,116.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,721,116.08/2,623.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,324.48

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