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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,649.20, 3,952.06 and 2,649.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,649.20, 3,952.06 and 2,649.20 is: 3,952.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,649.20 : 3,952.06 = 2,649.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,649.20/3,952.06 = 2,649.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,649.20x = 3,952.06 × 2,649.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,649.20x = 10,469,797.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,469,797.35/2,649.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,952.06

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