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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,263.36, 3,121.68 and 1,636.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,263.36, 3,121.68 and 1,636.24 is: 2,256.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,263.36 : 3,121.68 = 1,636.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,263.36/3,121.68 = 1,636.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,263.36x = 3,121.68 × 1,636.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,263.36x = 5,107,817.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,107,817.68/2,263.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,256.74

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