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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,635.94, 3,936.74 and 2,241.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,635.94, 3,936.74 and 2,241.74 is: 3,348.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,635.94 : 3,936.74 = 2,241.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,635.94/3,936.74 = 2,241.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,635.94x = 3,936.74 × 2,241.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,635.94x = 8,825,146.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,825,146.16/2,635.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,348.00

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