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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,648.08, 3,656.46 and 2,529.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,648.08, 3,656.46 and 2,529.10 is: 3,492.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,648.08 : 3,656.46 = 2,529.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,648.08/3,656.46 = 2,529.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,648.08x = 3,656.46 × 2,529.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,648.08x = 9,247,552.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,247,552.99/2,648.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,492.17

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