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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,639.03, 3,930.47 and 2,566.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,639.03, 3,930.47 and 2,566.38 is: 3,822.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,639.03 : 3,930.47 = 2,566.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,639.03/3,930.47 = 2,566.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,639.03x = 3,930.47 × 2,566.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,639.03x = 10,087,105.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,087,105.57/2,639.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,822.28

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