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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,636.44, 3,952.82 and 1,596.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,636.44, 3,952.82 and 1,596.71 is: 2,393.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,636.44 : 3,952.82 = 1,596.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,636.44/3,952.82 = 1,596.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,636.44x = 3,952.82 × 1,596.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,636.44x = 6,311,521.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,311,521.10/2,636.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,393.96

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