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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,629.77, 3,626.40 and 1,921.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,629.77, 3,626.40 and 1,921.71 is: 2,650.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,629.77 : 3,626.40 = 1,921.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,629.77/3,626.40 = 1,921.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,629.77x = 3,626.40 × 1,921.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,629.77x = 6,968,889.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,968,889.14/2,629.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,650.00

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