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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,902.59, 4,329.46 and 2,636.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,902.59, 4,329.46 and 2,636.52 is: 3,932.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,902.59 : 4,329.46 = 2,636.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,902.59/4,329.46 = 2,636.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,902.59x = 4,329.46 × 2,636.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,902.59x = 11,414,707.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,414,707.88/2,902.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,932.59

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