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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,636.49, 3,954.73 and 2,476.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,636.49, 3,954.73 and 2,476.11 is: 3,714.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,636.49 : 3,954.73 = 2,476.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,636.49/3,954.73 = 2,476.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,636.49x = 3,954.73 × 2,476.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,636.49x = 9,792,346.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,792,346.50/2,636.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,714.16

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