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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,635.63, 3,944.86 and 1,942.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,635.63, 3,944.86 and 1,942.02 is: 2,906.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,635.63 : 3,944.86 = 1,942.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,635.63/3,944.86 = 1,942.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,635.63x = 3,944.86 × 1,942.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,635.63x = 7,660,992.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,660,992.16/2,635.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,906.71

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