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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,760.44, 3,808.62 and 2,621.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,760.44, 3,808.62 and 2,621.93 is: 3,617.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,760.44 : 3,808.62 = 2,621.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,760.44/3,808.62 = 2,621.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,760.44x = 3,808.62 × 2,621.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,760.44x = 9,985,935.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,985,935.04/2,760.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,617.52

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