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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,633.59, 3,628.00 and 2,254.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,633.59, 3,628.00 and 2,254.27 is: 3,105.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,633.59 : 3,628.00 = 2,254.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,633.59/3,628.00 = 2,254.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,633.59x = 3,628.00 × 2,254.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,633.59x = 8,178,508.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,178,508.65/2,633.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,105.46

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