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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,629.16, 3,626.88 and 2,132.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,629.16, 3,626.88 and 2,132.36 is: 2,941.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,629.16 : 3,626.88 = 2,132.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,629.16/3,626.88 = 2,132.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,629.16x = 3,626.88 × 2,132.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,629.16x = 7,733,813.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,733,813.84/2,629.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,941.55

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