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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,636.74, 3,957.27 and 1,338.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,636.74, 3,957.27 and 1,338.58 is: 2,008.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,636.74 : 3,957.27 = 1,338.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,636.74/3,957.27 = 1,338.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,636.74x = 3,957.27 × 1,338.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,636.74x = 5,297,122.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,297,122.48/2,636.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,008.97

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