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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,624.82, 3,618.87 and 2,150.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,624.82, 3,618.87 and 2,150.97 is: 2,965.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,624.82 : 3,618.87 = 2,150.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,624.82/3,618.87 = 2,150.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,624.82x = 3,618.87 × 2,150.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,624.82x = 7,784,080.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,784,080.80/2,624.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,965.57

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