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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,655.30, 3,983.16 and 2,619.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,655.30, 3,983.16 and 2,619.32 is: 3,929.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,655.30 : 3,983.16 = 2,619.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,655.30/3,983.16 = 2,619.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,655.30x = 3,983.16 × 2,619.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,655.30x = 10,433,150.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,433,150.74/2,655.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,929.18

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