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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,629.41, 3,946.17 and 1,809.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,629.41, 3,946.17 and 1,809.29 is: 2,715.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,629.41 : 3,946.17 = 1,809.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,629.41/3,946.17 = 1,809.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,629.41x = 3,946.17 × 1,809.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,629.41x = 7,139,750.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,139,750.20/2,629.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,715.34

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