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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,646.84, 3,993.36 and 2,639.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,646.84, 3,993.36 and 2,639.55 is: 3,982.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,646.84 : 3,993.36 = 2,639.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,646.84/3,993.36 = 2,639.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,646.84x = 3,993.36 × 2,639.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,646.84x = 10,540,673.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,540,673.39/2,646.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,982.36

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