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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,629.73, 3,631.21 and 2,349.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,629.73, 3,631.21 and 2,349.47 is: 3,244.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,629.73 : 3,631.21 = 2,349.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,629.73/3,631.21 = 2,349.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,629.73x = 3,631.21 × 2,349.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,629.73x = 8,531,394.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,531,394.93/2,629.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,244.22

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