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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,636.93, 3,951.75 and 2,244.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,636.93, 3,951.75 and 2,244.89 is: 3,364.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,636.93 : 3,951.75 = 2,244.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,636.93/3,951.75 = 2,244.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,636.93x = 3,951.75 × 2,244.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,636.93x = 8,871,244.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,871,244.06/2,636.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,364.23

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