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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,636.07, 3,971.67 and 2,386.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,636.07, 3,971.67 and 2,386.20 is: 3,595.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,636.07 : 3,971.67 = 2,386.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,636.07/3,971.67 = 2,386.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,636.07x = 3,971.67 × 2,386.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,636.07x = 9,477,202.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,477,202.92/2,636.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,595.21

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