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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,624.63, 3,622.39 and 1,994.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,624.63, 3,622.39 and 1,994.13 is: 2,752.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,624.63 : 3,622.39 = 1,994.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,624.63/3,622.39 = 1,994.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,624.63x = 3,622.39 × 1,994.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,624.63x = 7,223,516.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,223,516.57/2,624.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,752.20

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