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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,719.92, 3,762.68 and 2,621.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,719.92, 3,762.68 and 2,621.51 is: 3,626.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,719.92 : 3,762.68 = 2,621.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,719.92/3,762.68 = 2,621.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,719.92x = 3,762.68 × 2,621.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,719.92x = 9,863,871.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,863,871.33/2,719.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,626.53

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