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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,629.91, 3,629.52 and 1,965.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,629.91, 3,629.52 and 1,965.60 is: 2,712.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,629.91 : 3,629.52 = 1,965.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,629.91/3,629.52 = 1,965.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,629.91x = 3,629.52 × 1,965.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,629.91x = 7,134,184.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,134,184.51/2,629.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,712.72

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