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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,639.97, 3,956.46 and 1,404.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,639.97, 3,956.46 and 1,404.72 is: 2,105.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,639.97 : 3,956.46 = 1,404.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,639.97/3,956.46 = 1,404.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,639.97x = 3,956.46 × 1,404.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,639.97x = 5,557,713.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,557,713.22/2,639.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,105.22

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