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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,723.48, 4,080.72 and 2,621

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,723.48, 4,080.72 and 2,621 is: 3,927.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,723.48 : 4,080.72 = 2,621 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,723.48/4,080.72 = 2,621/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,723.48x = 4,080.72 × 2,621
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,723.48x = 10,695,567.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,695,567.12/2,723.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,927.17

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