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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,636.40, 3,954.60 and 1,657.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,636.40, 3,954.60 and 1,657.20 is: 2,485.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,636.40 : 3,954.60 = 1,657.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,636.40/3,954.60 = 1,657.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,636.40x = 3,954.60 × 1,657.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,636.40x = 6,553,563.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,553,563.12/2,636.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,485.80

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