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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,904.59, 4,332.44 and 2,638.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,904.59, 4,332.44 and 2,638.52 is: 3,935.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,904.59 : 4,332.44 = 2,638.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,904.59/4,332.44 = 2,638.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,904.59x = 4,332.44 × 2,638.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,904.59x = 11,431,229.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,431,229.59/2,904.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,935.57

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