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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,626.16, 3,939.28 and 2,103.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,626.16, 3,939.28 and 2,103.72 is: 3,155.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,626.16 : 3,939.28 = 2,103.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,626.16/3,939.28 = 2,103.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,626.16x = 3,939.28 × 2,103.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,626.16x = 8,287,142.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,287,142.12/2,626.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,155.61

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