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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,634.26, 3,950.59 and 2,170.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,634.26, 3,950.59 and 2,170.89 is: 3,255.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,634.26 : 3,950.59 = 2,170.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,634.26/3,950.59 = 2,170.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,634.26x = 3,950.59 × 2,170.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,634.26x = 8,576,296.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,576,296.33/2,634.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,255.68

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