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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,636.51, 3,954.62 and 1,337.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,636.51, 3,954.62 and 1,337.94 is: 2,006.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,636.51 : 3,954.62 = 1,337.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,636.51/3,954.62 = 1,337.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,636.51x = 3,954.62 × 1,337.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,636.51x = 5,291,037.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,291,037.59/2,636.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,006.84

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