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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,950.37, 4,053.30 and 2,639.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,950.37, 4,053.30 and 2,639.75 is: 3,626.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,950.37 : 4,053.30 = 2,639.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,950.37/4,053.30 = 2,639.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,950.37x = 4,053.30 × 2,639.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,950.37x = 10,699,698.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,699,698.68/2,950.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,626.56

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