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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,623.55, 3,930.26 and 2,490.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,623.55, 3,930.26 and 2,490.71 is: 3,731.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,623.55 : 3,930.26 = 2,490.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,623.55/3,930.26 = 2,490.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,623.55x = 3,930.26 × 2,490.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,623.55x = 9,789,105.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,789,105.78/2,623.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,731.25

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