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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,627.57, 3,929.52 and 2,336.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,627.57, 3,929.52 and 2,336.78 is: 3,494.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,627.57 : 3,929.52 = 2,336.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,627.57/3,929.52 = 2,336.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,627.57x = 3,929.52 × 2,336.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,627.57x = 9,182,423.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,182,423.75/2,627.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,494.64

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