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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,627.34, 3,622.06 and 2,153.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,627.34, 3,622.06 and 2,153.04 is: 2,968.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,627.34 : 3,622.06 = 2,153.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,627.34/3,622.06 = 2,153.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,627.34x = 3,622.06 × 2,153.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,627.34x = 7,798,440.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,798,440.06/2,627.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,968.19

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