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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,050.66, 4,209.37 and 2,630.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,050.66, 4,209.37 and 2,630.58 is: 3,629.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,050.66 : 4,209.37 = 2,630.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,050.66/4,209.37 = 2,630.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,050.66x = 4,209.37 × 2,630.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,050.66x = 11,073,062.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,073,062.17/3,050.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,629.72

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