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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,802.14, 5,708.46 and 2,629.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,802.14, 5,708.46 and 2,629.26 is: 3,947.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,802.14 : 5,708.46 = 2,629.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,802.14/5,708.46 = 2,629.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,802.14x = 5,708.46 × 2,629.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,802.14x = 15,009,025.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,009,025.54/3,802.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,947.52

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