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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,636.26, 3,953.78 and 1,819.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,636.26, 3,953.78 and 1,819.78 is: 2,729.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,636.26 : 3,953.78 = 1,819.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,636.26/3,953.78 = 1,819.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,636.26x = 3,953.78 × 1,819.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,636.26x = 7,195,009.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,195,009.77/2,636.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,729.25

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