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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,626.65, 3,622.19 and 2,036.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,626.65, 3,622.19 and 2,036.97 is: 2,809.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,626.65 : 3,622.19 = 2,036.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,626.65/3,622.19 = 2,036.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,626.65x = 3,622.19 × 2,036.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,626.65x = 7,378,282.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,378,282.18/2,626.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,809.01

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