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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,629.14, 3,624.66 and 2,254.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,629.14, 3,624.66 and 2,254.50 is: 3,108.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,629.14 : 3,624.66 = 2,254.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,629.14/3,624.66 = 2,254.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,629.14x = 3,624.66 × 2,254.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,629.14x = 8,171,795.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,171,795.97/2,629.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,108.16

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