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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,633.51, 3,637.98 and 2,105.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,633.51, 3,637.98 and 2,105.90 is: 2,909.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,633.51 : 3,637.98 = 2,105.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,633.51/3,637.98 = 2,105.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,633.51x = 3,637.98 × 2,105.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,633.51x = 7,661,217.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,661,217.53/2,633.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,909.13

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