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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,636.42, 3,633.53 and 2,005.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,636.42, 3,633.53 and 2,005.56 is: 2,764.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,636.42 : 3,633.53 = 2,005.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,636.42/3,633.53 = 2,005.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,636.42x = 3,633.53 × 2,005.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,636.42x = 7,287,252.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,287,252.40/2,636.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,764.08

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