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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,636.13, 3,637.88 and 1,441.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,636.13, 3,637.88 and 1,441.11 is: 1,988.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,636.13 : 3,637.88 = 1,441.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,636.13/3,637.88 = 1,441.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,636.13x = 3,637.88 × 1,441.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,636.13x = 5,242,585.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,242,585.25/2,636.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,988.74

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