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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,629.90, 3,921.35 and 2,535.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,629.90, 3,921.35 and 2,535.04 is: 3,779.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,629.90 : 3,921.35 = 2,535.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,629.90/3,921.35 = 2,535.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,629.90x = 3,921.35 × 2,535.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,629.90x = 9,940,779.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,940,779.10/2,629.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,779.91

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