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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,636.55, 3,958.88 and 2,498.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,636.55, 3,958.88 and 2,498.04 is: 3,750.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,636.55 : 3,958.88 = 2,498.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,636.55/3,958.88 = 2,498.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,636.55x = 3,958.88 × 2,498.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,636.55x = 9,889,428.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,889,428.11/2,636.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,750.90

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