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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,628.78, 3,623.94 and 2,067

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,628.78, 3,623.94 and 2,067 is: 2,849.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,628.78 : 3,623.94 = 2,067 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,628.78/3,623.94 = 2,067/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,628.78x = 3,623.94 × 2,067
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,628.78x = 7,490,683.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,490,683.98/2,628.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,849.49

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