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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,297.96, 5,932.26 and 2,641

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,297.96, 5,932.26 and 2,641 is: 3,645.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,297.96 : 5,932.26 = 2,641 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,297.96/5,932.26 = 2,641/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,297.96x = 5,932.26 × 2,641
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,297.96x = 15,667,098.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,667,098.66/4,297.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,645.24

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