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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,647.74, 3,969.12 and 2,429.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,647.74, 3,969.12 and 2,429.04 is: 3,641.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,647.74 : 3,969.12 = 2,429.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,647.74/3,969.12 = 2,429.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,647.74x = 3,969.12 × 2,429.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,647.74x = 9,641,151.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,641,151.24/2,647.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,641.28

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