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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,627.13, 3,617.43 and 2,459.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,627.13, 3,617.43 and 2,459.81 is: 3,387.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,627.13 : 3,617.43 = 2,459.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,627.13/3,617.43 = 2,459.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,627.13x = 3,617.43 × 2,459.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,627.13x = 8,898,185.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,898,185.63/2,627.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,387.03

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