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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,629.59, 3,613.40 and 2,104.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,629.59, 3,613.40 and 2,104.71 is: 2,892.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,629.59 : 3,613.40 = 2,104.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,629.59/3,613.40 = 2,104.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,629.59x = 3,613.40 × 2,104.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,629.59x = 7,605,148.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,605,148.59/2,629.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,892.14

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