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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,623.32, 3,621.52 and 2,024.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,623.32, 3,621.52 and 2,024.47 is: 2,794.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,623.32 : 3,621.52 = 2,024.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,623.32/3,621.52 = 2,024.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,623.32x = 3,621.52 × 2,024.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,623.32x = 7,331,648.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,331,648.28/2,623.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,794.80

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