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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,658.57, 3,672.05 and 1,949.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,658.57, 3,672.05 and 1,949.39 is: 2,692.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,658.57 : 3,672.05 = 1,949.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,658.57/3,672.05 = 1,949.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,658.57x = 3,672.05 × 1,949.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,658.57x = 7,158,268.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,158,268.62/2,658.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,692.52

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