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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,635.66, 3,950.04 and 2,267.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,635.66, 3,950.04 and 2,267.92 is: 3,398.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,635.66 : 3,950.04 = 2,267.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,635.66/3,950.04 = 2,267.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,635.66x = 3,950.04 × 2,267.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,635.66x = 8,958,374.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,958,374.72/2,635.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,398.91

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