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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,633.85, 3,636.50 and 2,353.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,633.85, 3,636.50 and 2,353.19 is: 3,248.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,633.85 : 3,636.50 = 2,353.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,633.85/3,636.50 = 2,353.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,633.85x = 3,636.50 × 2,353.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,633.85x = 8,557,345.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,557,345.49/2,633.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,248.99

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