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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,624.19, 3,916.83 and 2,271.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,624.19, 3,916.83 and 2,271.23 is: 3,390.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,624.19 : 3,916.83 = 2,271.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,624.19/3,916.83 = 2,271.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,624.19x = 3,916.83 × 2,271.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,624.19x = 8,896,021.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,896,021.80/2,624.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,390.01

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