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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,675.19, 3,684.17 and 2,617.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,675.19, 3,684.17 and 2,617.95 is: 3,605.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,675.19 : 3,684.17 = 2,617.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,675.19/3,684.17 = 2,617.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,675.19x = 3,684.17 × 2,617.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,675.19x = 9,644,978.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,644,978.49/2,675.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,605.34

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