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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,629.29, 3,939.59 and 2,357.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,629.29, 3,939.59 and 2,357.97 is: 3,533.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,629.29 : 3,939.59 = 2,357.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,629.29/3,939.59 = 2,357.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,629.29x = 3,939.59 × 2,357.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,629.29x = 9,289,420.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,289,420.00/2,629.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,533.05

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