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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,636.86, 3,638.80 and 1,441.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,636.86, 3,638.80 and 1,441.79 is: 1,989.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,636.86 : 3,638.80 = 1,441.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,636.86/3,638.80 = 1,441.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,636.86x = 3,638.80 × 1,441.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,636.86x = 5,246,378.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,246,378.24/2,636.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,989.63

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