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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,938.78, 4,053.24 and 2,622.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,938.78, 4,053.24 and 2,622.58 is: 3,617.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,938.78 : 4,053.24 = 2,622.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,938.78/4,053.24 = 2,622.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,938.78x = 4,053.24 × 2,622.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,938.78x = 10,629,936.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,629,936.03/2,938.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,617.12

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