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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,635.76, 3,636.42 and 1,691.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,635.76, 3,636.42 and 1,691.47 is: 2,333.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,635.76 : 3,636.42 = 1,691.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,635.76/3,636.42 = 1,691.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,635.76x = 3,636.42 × 1,691.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,635.76x = 6,150,895.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,150,895.34/2,635.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,333.63

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