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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,608.20, 3,913.56 and 1,635.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,608.20, 3,913.56 and 1,635.12 is: 2,453.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,608.20 : 3,913.56 = 1,635.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,608.20/3,913.56 = 1,635.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,608.20x = 3,913.56 × 1,635.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,608.20x = 6,399,140.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,399,140.23/2,608.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,453.47

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