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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,634.32, 3,635.70 and 2,191.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,634.32, 3,635.70 and 2,191.46 is: 3,024.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,634.32 : 3,635.70 = 2,191.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,634.32/3,635.70 = 2,191.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,634.32x = 3,635.70 × 2,191.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,634.32x = 7,967,491.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,967,491.12/2,634.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,024.50

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