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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,636.64, 3,951.36 and 1,481.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,636.64, 3,951.36 and 1,481.76 is: 2,220.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,636.64 : 3,951.36 = 1,481.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,636.64/3,951.36 = 1,481.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,636.64x = 3,951.36 × 1,481.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,636.64x = 5,854,967.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,854,967.19/2,636.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,220.62

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