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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,642.04, 3,954.22 and 2,607.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,642.04, 3,954.22 and 2,607.08 is: 3,901.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,642.04 : 3,954.22 = 2,607.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,642.04/3,954.22 = 2,607.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,642.04x = 3,954.22 × 2,607.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,642.04x = 10,308,941.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,308,941.59/2,642.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,901.89

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