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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,623.48, 3,935.21 and 2,509.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,623.48, 3,935.21 and 2,509.59 is: 3,764.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,623.48 : 3,935.21 = 2,509.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,623.48/3,935.21 = 2,509.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,623.48x = 3,935.21 × 2,509.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,623.48x = 9,875,760.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,875,760.10/2,623.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,764.38

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