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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,646.40, 3,969.60 and 2,627.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,646.40, 3,969.60 and 2,627.20 is: 3,940.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,646.40 : 3,969.60 = 2,627.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,646.40/3,969.60 = 2,627.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,646.40x = 3,969.60 × 2,627.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,646.40x = 10,428,933.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,428,933.12/2,646.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,940.80

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