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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,995.92, 4,132.35 and 2,602.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,995.92, 4,132.35 and 2,602.26 is: 3,589.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,995.92 : 4,132.35 = 2,602.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,995.92/4,132.35 = 2,602.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,995.92x = 4,132.35 × 2,602.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,995.92x = 10,753,449.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,753,449.11/2,995.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,589.36

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