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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,624.56, 3,618.53 and 2,150.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,624.56, 3,618.53 and 2,150.71 is: 2,965.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,624.56 : 3,618.53 = 2,150.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,624.56/3,618.53 = 2,150.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,624.56x = 3,618.53 × 2,150.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,624.56x = 7,782,408.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,782,408.66/2,624.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,965.22

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