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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,620.96, 3,949.47 and 2,168.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,620.96, 3,949.47 and 2,168.91 is: 3,268.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,620.96 : 3,949.47 = 2,168.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,620.96/3,949.47 = 2,168.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,620.96x = 3,949.47 × 2,168.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,620.96x = 8,566,044.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,566,044.98/2,620.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,268.29

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