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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,681.48, 4,017.35 and 2,623.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,681.48, 4,017.35 and 2,623.16 is: 3,929.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,681.48 : 4,017.35 = 2,623.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,681.48/4,017.35 = 2,623.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,681.48x = 4,017.35 × 2,623.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,681.48x = 10,538,118.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,538,118.62/2,681.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,929.97

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