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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,644.72, 3,964.64 and 2,426.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,644.72, 3,964.64 and 2,426.02 is: 3,636.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,644.72 : 3,964.64 = 2,426.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,644.72/3,964.64 = 2,426.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,644.72x = 3,964.64 × 2,426.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,644.72x = 9,618,295.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,618,295.93/2,644.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,636.79

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