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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,632.90, 3,949.35 and 2,364.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,632.90, 3,949.35 and 2,364.10 is: 3,546.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,632.90 : 3,949.35 = 2,364.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,632.90/3,949.35 = 2,364.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,632.90x = 3,949.35 × 2,364.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,632.90x = 9,336,658.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,336,658.34/2,632.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,546.15

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