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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,636.33, 3,961.68 and 1,404.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,636.33, 3,961.68 and 1,404.62 is: 2,110.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,636.33 : 3,961.68 = 1,404.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,636.33/3,961.68 = 1,404.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,636.33x = 3,961.68 × 1,404.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,636.33x = 5,564,654.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,564,654.96/2,636.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,110.76

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