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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,634.48, 3,951.72 and 2,329.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,634.48, 3,951.72 and 2,329.92 is: 3,494.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,634.48 : 3,951.72 = 2,329.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,634.48/3,951.72 = 2,329.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,634.48x = 3,951.72 × 2,329.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,634.48x = 9,207,191.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,207,191.46/2,634.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,494.88

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