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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,627.12, 3,929.06 and 2,336.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,627.12, 3,929.06 and 2,336.66 is: 3,494.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,627.12 : 3,929.06 = 2,336.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,627.12/3,929.06 = 2,336.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,627.12x = 3,929.06 × 2,336.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,627.12x = 9,180,861.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,180,861.68/2,627.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,494.65

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