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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,636.40, 3,629.70 and 2,075.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,636.40, 3,629.70 and 2,075.88 is: 2,858.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,636.40 : 3,629.70 = 2,075.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,636.40/3,629.70 = 2,075.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,636.40x = 3,629.70 × 2,075.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,636.40x = 7,534,821.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,534,821.64/2,636.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,858.00

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