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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,923.64, 4,038.89 and 2,529.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,923.64, 4,038.89 and 2,529.98 is: 3,495.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,923.64 : 4,038.89 = 2,529.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,923.64/4,038.89 = 2,529.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,923.64x = 4,038.89 × 2,529.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,923.64x = 10,218,310.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,218,310.92/2,923.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,495.06

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