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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,425.59, 3,638.37 and 1,936.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,425.59, 3,638.37 and 1,936.35 is: 2,904.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,425.59 : 3,638.37 = 1,936.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,425.59/3,638.37 = 1,936.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,425.59x = 3,638.37 × 1,936.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,425.59x = 7,045,157.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,045,157.75/2,425.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,904.51

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