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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,115.70, 4,680.05 and 2,629.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,115.70, 4,680.05 and 2,629.70 is: 3,950.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,115.70 : 4,680.05 = 2,629.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,115.70/4,680.05 = 2,629.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,115.70x = 4,680.05 × 2,629.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,115.70x = 12,307,127.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,307,127.49/3,115.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,950.04

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