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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,636.65, 3,954.36 and 1,175

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,636.65, 3,954.36 and 1,175 is: 1,762.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,636.65 : 3,954.36 = 1,175 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,636.65/3,954.36 = 1,175/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,636.65x = 3,954.36 × 1,175
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,636.65x = 4,646,373
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,646,373/2,636.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,762.23

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