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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,636.19, 3,950.76 and 2,268.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,636.19, 3,950.76 and 2,268.45 is: 3,399.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,636.19 : 3,950.76 = 2,268.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,636.19/3,950.76 = 2,268.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,636.19x = 3,950.76 × 2,268.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,636.19x = 8,962,101.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,962,101.52/2,636.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,399.64

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