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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,635.22, 3,956.07 and 2,499.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,635.22, 3,956.07 and 2,499.14 is: 3,751.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,635.22 : 3,956.07 = 2,499.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,635.22/3,956.07 = 2,499.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,635.22x = 3,956.07 × 2,499.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,635.22x = 9,886,772.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,886,772.78/2,635.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,751.78

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