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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,636.08, 3,961.31 and 1,404.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,636.08, 3,961.31 and 1,404.37 is: 2,110.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,636.08 : 3,961.31 = 1,404.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,636.08/3,961.31 = 1,404.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,636.08x = 3,961.31 × 1,404.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,636.08x = 5,563,137.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,563,137.90/2,636.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,110.38

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