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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,635.04, 3,954.96 and 1,337.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,635.04, 3,954.96 and 1,337.48 is: 2,007.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,635.04 : 3,954.96 = 1,337.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,635.04/3,954.96 = 1,337.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,635.04x = 3,954.96 × 1,337.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,635.04x = 5,289,679.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,289,679.90/2,635.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,007.44

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