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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,633.73, 3,634.82 and 1,969.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,633.73, 3,634.82 and 1,969.43 is: 2,718.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,633.73 : 3,634.82 = 1,969.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,633.73/3,634.82 = 1,969.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,633.73x = 3,634.82 × 1,969.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,633.73x = 7,158,517.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,158,517.82/2,633.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,718.01

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