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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,958.06, 4,429.19 and 2,607.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,958.06, 4,429.19 and 2,607.74 is: 3,904.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,958.06 : 4,429.19 = 2,607.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,958.06/4,429.19 = 2,607.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,958.06x = 4,429.19 × 2,607.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,958.06x = 11,550,160.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,550,160.30/2,958.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,904.64

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