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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,628.30, 3,942.45 and 2,354.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,628.30, 3,942.45 and 2,354.70 is: 3,532.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,628.30 : 3,942.45 = 2,354.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,628.30/3,942.45 = 2,354.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,628.30x = 3,942.45 × 2,354.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,628.30x = 9,283,287.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,283,287.02/2,628.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,532.05

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