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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,429.37, 3,636.52 and 1,963.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,429.37, 3,636.52 and 1,963.26 is: 2,938.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,429.37 : 3,636.52 = 1,963.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,429.37/3,636.52 = 1,963.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,429.37x = 3,636.52 × 1,963.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,429.37x = 7,139,429.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,139,429.35/2,429.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,938.80

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