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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,635.83, 3,636.09 and 2,448.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,635.83, 3,636.09 and 2,448.27 is: 3,377.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,635.83 : 3,636.09 = 2,448.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,635.83/3,636.09 = 2,448.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,635.83x = 3,636.09 × 2,448.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,635.83x = 8,902,130.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,902,130.06/2,635.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,377.35

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