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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,610.82, 3,916.17 and 636.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,610.82, 3,916.17 and 636.46 is: 954.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,610.82 : 3,916.17 = 636.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,610.82/3,916.17 = 636.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,610.82x = 3,916.17 × 636.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,610.82x = 2,492,475.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,492,475.77/2,610.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 954.67

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