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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,624.93, 3,616.07 and 2,205.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,624.93, 3,616.07 and 2,205.30 is: 3,037.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,624.93 : 3,616.07 = 2,205.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,624.93/3,616.07 = 2,205.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,624.93x = 3,616.07 × 2,205.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,624.93x = 7,974,517.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,974,517.74/2,624.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,037.99

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