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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,610.92, 3,916.37 and 636.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,610.92, 3,916.37 and 636.53 is: 954.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,610.92 : 3,916.37 = 636.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,610.92/3,916.37 = 636.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,610.92x = 3,916.37 × 636.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,610.92x = 2,492,865.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,492,865.82/2,610.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 954.78

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