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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,636.91, 3,946.78 and 1,943.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,636.91, 3,946.78 and 1,943.30 is: 2,908.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,636.91 : 3,946.78 = 1,943.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,636.91/3,946.78 = 1,943.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,636.91x = 3,946.78 × 1,943.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,636.91x = 7,669,777.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,669,777.57/2,636.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,908.62

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