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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,632.92, 3,946.54 and 1,399.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,632.92, 3,946.54 and 1,399.08 is: 2,097.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,632.92 : 3,946.54 = 1,399.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,632.92/3,946.54 = 1,399.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,632.92x = 3,946.54 × 1,399.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,632.92x = 5,521,539.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,521,539.11/2,632.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,097.12

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