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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,636.76, 3,955.83 and 1,403.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,636.76, 3,955.83 and 1,403.16 is: 2,105.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,636.76 : 3,955.83 = 1,403.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,636.76/3,955.83 = 1,403.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,636.76x = 3,955.83 × 1,403.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,636.76x = 5,550,662.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,550,662.42/2,636.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,105.11

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