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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,924.82, 4,036.80 and 2,646.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,924.82, 4,036.80 and 2,646.18 is: 3,652.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,924.82 : 4,036.80 = 2,646.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,924.82/4,036.80 = 2,646.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,924.82x = 4,036.80 × 2,646.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,924.82x = 10,682,099.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,682,099.42/2,924.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,652.22

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