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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,955.59, 5,463.31 and 2,626.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,955.59, 5,463.31 and 2,626.99 is: 3,628.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,955.59 : 5,463.31 = 2,626.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,955.59/5,463.31 = 2,626.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,955.59x = 5,463.31 × 2,626.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,955.59x = 14,352,060.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,352,060.74/3,955.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,628.30

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