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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,906.16, 4,001.76 and 2,628.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,906.16, 4,001.76 and 2,628.30 is: 3,619.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,906.16 : 4,001.76 = 2,628.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,906.16/4,001.76 = 2,628.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,906.16x = 4,001.76 × 2,628.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,906.16x = 10,517,825.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,517,825.81/2,906.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,619.15

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