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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,636.19, 3,636.27 and 2,005.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,636.19, 3,636.27 and 2,005.34 is: 2,766.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,636.19 : 3,636.27 = 2,005.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,636.19/3,636.27 = 2,005.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,636.19x = 3,636.27 × 2,005.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,636.19x = 7,291,939.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,291,939.50/2,636.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,766.09

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