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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,631.39, 3,635.91 and 2,104.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,631.39, 3,635.91 and 2,104.62 is: 2,908.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,631.39 : 3,635.91 = 2,104.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,631.39/3,635.91 = 2,104.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,631.39x = 3,635.91 × 2,104.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,631.39x = 7,652,208.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,652,208.90/2,631.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,908.05

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