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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,869.59, 4,297.08 and 2,629.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,869.59, 4,297.08 and 2,629.02 is: 3,936.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,869.59 : 4,297.08 = 2,629.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,869.59/4,297.08 = 2,629.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,869.59x = 4,297.08 × 2,629.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,869.59x = 11,297,109.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,297,109.26/2,869.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,936.84

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