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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,631.06, 3,929.52 and 2,383.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,631.06, 3,929.52 and 2,383.77 is: 3,560.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,631.06 : 3,929.52 = 2,383.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,631.06/3,929.52 = 2,383.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,631.06x = 3,929.52 × 2,383.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,631.06x = 9,367,071.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,367,071.89/2,631.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,560.19

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