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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,611.44, 3,918.06 and 1,636.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,611.44, 3,918.06 and 1,636.38 is: 2,455.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,611.44 : 3,918.06 = 1,636.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,611.44/3,918.06 = 1,636.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,611.44x = 3,918.06 × 1,636.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,611.44x = 6,411,435.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,411,435.02/2,611.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,455.13

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