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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,636.31, 3,955.25 and 1,175.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,636.31, 3,955.25 and 1,175.12 is: 1,763.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,636.31 : 3,955.25 = 1,175.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,636.31/3,955.25 = 1,175.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,636.31x = 3,955.25 × 1,175.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,636.31x = 4,647,907.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,647,907.01/2,636.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,763.03

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