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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,952.58, 4,076.31 and 2,624.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,952.58, 4,076.31 and 2,624.56 is: 3,623.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,952.58 : 4,076.31 = 2,624.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,952.58/4,076.31 = 2,624.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,952.58x = 4,076.31 × 2,624.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,952.58x = 10,698,520.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,698,520.17/2,952.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,623.45

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