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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,729.92, 5,596.76 and 2,641.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,729.92, 5,596.76 and 2,641.28 is: 3,963.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,729.92 : 5,596.76 = 2,641.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,729.92/5,596.76 = 2,641.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,729.92x = 5,596.76 × 2,641.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,729.92x = 14,782,610.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,782,610.25/3,729.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,963.25

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