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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,804.96, 5,699.68 and 2,632

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,804.96, 5,699.68 and 2,632 is: 3,942.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,804.96 : 5,699.68 = 2,632 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,804.96/5,699.68 = 2,632/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,804.96x = 5,699.68 × 2,632
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,804.96x = 15,001,557.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,001,557.76/3,804.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,942.63

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