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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,959.32, 4,082.46 and 2,623.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,959.32, 4,082.46 and 2,623.56 is: 3,619.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,959.32 : 4,082.46 = 2,623.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,959.32/4,082.46 = 2,623.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,959.32x = 4,082.46 × 2,623.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,959.32x = 10,710,578.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,710,578.76/2,959.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,619.27

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