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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,633.98, 3,950.97 and 2,329.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,633.98, 3,950.97 and 2,329.42 is: 3,494.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,633.98 : 3,950.97 = 2,329.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,633.98/3,950.97 = 2,329.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,633.98x = 3,950.97 × 2,329.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,633.98x = 9,203,468.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,203,468.54/2,633.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,494.13

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