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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,636.65, 3,954.72 and 1,076.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,636.65, 3,954.72 and 1,076.71 is: 1,614.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,636.65 : 3,954.72 = 1,076.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,636.65/3,954.72 = 1,076.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,636.65x = 3,954.72 × 1,076.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,636.65x = 4,258,061.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,258,061.41/2,636.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,614.95

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