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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,628.10, 3,624.96 and 2,130.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,628.10, 3,624.96 and 2,130.76 is: 2,938.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,628.10 : 3,624.96 = 2,130.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,628.10/3,624.96 = 2,130.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,628.10x = 3,624.96 × 2,130.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,628.10x = 7,723,919.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,723,919.77/2,628.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,938.97

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