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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,621.65, 3,934.43 and 1,635.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,621.65, 3,934.43 and 1,635.90 is: 2,455.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,621.65 : 3,934.43 = 1,635.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,621.65/3,934.43 = 1,635.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,621.65x = 3,934.43 × 1,635.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,621.65x = 6,436,338.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,436,338.13/2,621.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,455.08

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