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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,637, 3,639 and 1,442.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,637, 3,639 and 1,442.04 is: 1,989.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,637 : 3,639 = 1,442.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,637/3,639 = 1,442.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,637x = 3,639 × 1,442.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,637x = 5,247,583.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,247,583.56/2,637
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,989.98

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