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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,629.72, 3,945.30 and 1,091.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,629.72, 3,945.30 and 1,091.80 is: 1,638.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,629.72 : 3,945.30 = 1,091.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,629.72/3,945.30 = 1,091.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,629.72x = 3,945.30 × 1,091.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,629.72x = 4,307,478.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,307,478.54/2,629.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,638.00

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