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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,632.92, 3,949.32 and 2,472.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,632.92, 3,949.32 and 2,472.54 is: 3,708.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,632.92 : 3,949.32 = 2,472.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,632.92/3,949.32 = 2,472.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,632.92x = 3,949.32 × 2,472.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,632.92x = 9,764,851.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,764,851.67/2,632.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,708.75

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