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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,629.82, 3,946.06 and 1,752.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,629.82, 3,946.06 and 1,752.92 is: 2,630.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,629.82 : 3,946.06 = 1,752.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,629.82/3,946.06 = 1,752.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,629.82x = 3,946.06 × 1,752.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,629.82x = 6,917,127.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,917,127.50/2,629.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,630.27

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