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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,811.60, 4,217.40 and 2,629.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,811.60, 4,217.40 and 2,629.35 is: 3,944.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,811.60 : 4,217.40 = 2,629.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,811.60/4,217.40 = 2,629.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,811.60x = 4,217.40 × 2,629.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,811.60x = 11,089,020.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,089,020.69/2,811.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,944.03

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