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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,624.69, 3,622.32 and 1,960.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,624.69, 3,622.32 and 1,960.39 is: 2,705.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,624.69 : 3,622.32 = 1,960.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,624.69/3,622.32 = 1,960.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,624.69x = 3,622.32 × 1,960.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,624.69x = 7,101,141.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,101,141.79/2,624.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,705.52

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