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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,901.52, 4,008.18 and 2,639.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,901.52, 4,008.18 and 2,639.08 is: 3,645.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,901.52 : 4,008.18 = 2,639.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,901.52/4,008.18 = 2,639.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,901.52x = 4,008.18 × 2,639.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,901.52x = 10,577,907.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,577,907.67/2,901.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,645.64

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