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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,761.94, 3,810.70 and 2,623.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,761.94, 3,810.70 and 2,623.44 is: 3,619.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,761.94 : 3,810.70 = 2,623.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,761.94/3,810.70 = 2,623.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,761.94x = 3,810.70 × 2,623.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,761.94x = 9,997,142.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,997,142.81/2,761.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,619.61

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