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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,636.72, 3,933.44 and 2,565.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,636.72, 3,933.44 and 2,565.20 is: 3,826.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,636.72 : 3,933.44 = 2,565.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,636.72/3,933.44 = 2,565.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,636.72x = 3,933.44 × 2,565.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,636.72x = 10,090,060.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,090,060.29/2,636.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,826.75

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