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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,631.82, 3,612.83 and 2,607.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,631.82, 3,612.83 and 2,607.22 is: 3,579.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,631.82 : 3,612.83 = 2,607.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,631.82/3,612.83 = 2,607.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,631.82x = 3,612.83 × 2,607.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,631.82x = 9,419,442.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,419,442.63/2,631.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,579.06

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