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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,631.33, 3,620.35 and 1,998.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,631.33, 3,620.35 and 1,998.19 is: 2,749.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,631.33 : 3,620.35 = 1,998.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,631.33/3,620.35 = 1,998.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,631.33x = 3,620.35 × 1,998.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,631.33x = 7,234,154.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,234,154.19/2,631.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,749.24

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