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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,636.10, 3,954.15 and 1,811.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,636.10, 3,954.15 and 1,811.88 is: 2,717.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,636.10 : 3,954.15 = 1,811.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,636.10/3,954.15 = 1,811.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,636.10x = 3,954.15 × 1,811.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,636.10x = 7,164,445.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,164,445.30/2,636.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,717.82

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