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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,639.02, 3,954.86 and 2,291.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,639.02, 3,954.86 and 2,291.52 is: 3,434.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,639.02 : 3,954.86 = 2,291.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,639.02/3,954.86 = 2,291.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,639.02x = 3,954.86 × 2,291.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,639.02x = 9,062,640.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,062,640.79/2,639.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,434.09

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