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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,629.72, 3,625.52 and 2,179.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,629.72, 3,625.52 and 2,179.90 is: 3,005.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,629.72 : 3,625.52 = 2,179.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,629.72/3,625.52 = 2,179.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,629.72x = 3,625.52 × 2,179.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,629.72x = 7,903,264.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,903,264.68/2,629.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,005.36

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