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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,635.42, 3,632.71 and 2,003.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,635.42, 3,632.71 and 2,003.93 is: 2,762.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,635.42 : 3,632.71 = 2,003.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,635.42/3,632.71 = 2,003.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,635.42x = 3,632.71 × 2,003.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,635.42x = 7,279,696.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,279,696.55/2,635.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,762.25

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