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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,958.16, 4,427.52 and 2,634.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,958.16, 4,427.52 and 2,634.16 is: 3,942.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,958.16 : 4,427.52 = 2,634.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,958.16/4,427.52 = 2,634.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,958.16x = 4,427.52 × 2,634.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,958.16x = 11,662,796.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,662,796.08/2,958.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,942.58

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