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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,629.04, 3,920.36 and 2,499.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,629.04, 3,920.36 and 2,499.84 is: 3,727.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,629.04 : 3,920.36 = 2,499.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,629.04/3,920.36 = 2,499.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,629.04x = 3,920.36 × 2,499.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,629.04x = 9,800,272.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,800,272.74/2,629.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,727.70

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