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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,663.64, 3,970.83 and 2,621.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,663.64, 3,970.83 and 2,621.52 is: 3,908.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,663.64 : 3,970.83 = 2,621.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,663.64/3,970.83 = 2,621.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,663.64x = 3,970.83 × 2,621.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,663.64x = 10,409,610.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,409,610.26/2,663.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,908.04

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