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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,633.68, 3,949.08 and 1,401.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,633.68, 3,949.08 and 1,401.58 is: 2,101.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,633.68 : 3,949.08 = 1,401.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,633.68/3,949.08 = 1,401.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,633.68x = 3,949.08 × 1,401.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,633.68x = 5,534,951.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,534,951.55/2,633.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,101.60

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