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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,624.24, 3,626.67 and 2,151.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,624.24, 3,626.67 and 2,151.39 is: 2,973.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,624.24 : 3,626.67 = 2,151.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,624.24/3,626.67 = 2,151.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,624.24x = 3,626.67 × 2,151.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,624.24x = 7,802,381.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,802,381.57/2,624.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,973.20

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