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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,675.95, 3,685.20 and 2,618.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,675.95, 3,685.20 and 2,618.71 is: 3,606.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,675.95 : 3,685.20 = 2,618.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,675.95/3,685.20 = 2,618.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,675.95x = 3,685.20 × 2,618.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,675.95x = 9,650,460.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,650,460.88/2,675.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,606.37

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