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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,804.70, 4,209.08 and 2,632.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,804.70, 4,209.08 and 2,632.57 is: 3,950.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,804.70 : 4,209.08 = 2,632.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,804.70/4,209.08 = 2,632.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,804.70x = 4,209.08 × 2,632.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,804.70x = 11,080,697.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,080,697.74/2,804.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,950.76

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