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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,624.72, 3,916.51 and 2,348.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,624.72, 3,916.51 and 2,348.91 is: 3,504.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,624.72 : 3,916.51 = 2,348.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,624.72/3,916.51 = 2,348.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,624.72x = 3,916.51 × 2,348.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,624.72x = 9,199,523.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,199,523.63/2,624.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,504.96

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