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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,635.88, 3,953.68 and 1,337.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,635.88, 3,953.68 and 1,337.32 is: 2,005.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,635.88 : 3,953.68 = 1,337.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,635.88/3,953.68 = 1,337.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,635.88x = 3,953.68 × 1,337.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,635.88x = 5,287,308.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,287,308.88/2,635.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,005.90

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