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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,914.36, 4,372.08 and 2,650.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,914.36, 4,372.08 and 2,650.26 is: 3,975.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,914.36 : 4,372.08 = 2,650.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,914.36/4,372.08 = 2,650.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,914.36x = 4,372.08 × 2,650.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,914.36x = 11,587,148.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,587,148.74/2,914.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,975.88

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