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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,633.67, 3,931.31 and 2,438.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,633.67, 3,931.31 and 2,438.19 is: 3,639.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,633.67 : 3,931.31 = 2,438.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,633.67/3,931.31 = 2,438.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,633.67x = 3,931.31 × 2,438.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,633.67x = 9,585,286.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,585,286.82/2,633.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,639.52

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