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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,627.24, 3,934.38 and 2,113.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,627.24, 3,934.38 and 2,113.16 is: 3,164.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,627.24 : 3,934.38 = 2,113.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,627.24/3,934.38 = 2,113.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,627.24x = 3,934.38 × 2,113.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,627.24x = 8,313,974.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,313,974.44/2,627.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,164.53

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