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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,623.94, 3,621.29 and 1,959.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,623.94, 3,621.29 and 1,959.63 is: 2,704.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,623.94 : 3,621.29 = 1,959.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,623.94/3,621.29 = 1,959.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,623.94x = 3,621.29 × 1,959.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,623.94x = 7,096,387.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,096,387.78/2,623.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,704.48

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