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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,626.80, 3,930.78 and 2,110.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,626.80, 3,930.78 and 2,110.13 is: 3,157.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,626.80 : 3,930.78 = 2,110.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,626.80/3,930.78 = 2,110.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,626.80x = 3,930.78 × 2,110.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,626.80x = 8,294,437.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,294,437.15/2,626.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,157.62

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