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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,629.10, 3,626.34 and 2,131.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,629.10, 3,626.34 and 2,131.76 is: 2,940.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,629.10 : 3,626.34 = 2,131.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,629.10/3,626.34 = 2,131.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,629.10x = 3,626.34 × 2,131.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,629.10x = 7,730,486.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,730,486.56/2,629.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,940.35

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