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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,026.39, 5,556.42 and 2,629.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,026.39, 5,556.42 and 2,629.14 is: 3,628.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,026.39 : 5,556.42 = 2,629.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,026.39/5,556.42 = 2,629.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,026.39x = 5,556.42 × 2,629.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,026.39x = 14,608,606.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,608,606.08/4,026.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,628.21

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