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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,695.92, 3,720.77 and 2,529.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,695.92, 3,720.77 and 2,529.15 is: 3,490.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,695.92 : 3,720.77 = 2,529.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,695.92/3,720.77 = 2,529.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,695.92x = 3,720.77 × 2,529.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,695.92x = 9,410,385.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,410,385.45/2,695.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,490.60

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