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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,639.14, 3,949.12 and 2,335.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,639.14, 3,949.12 and 2,335.69 is: 3,495.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,639.14 : 3,949.12 = 2,335.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,639.14/3,949.12 = 2,335.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,639.14x = 3,949.12 × 2,335.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,639.14x = 9,223,920.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,223,920.09/2,639.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,495.05

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