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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,637.16, 3,635.89 and 2,046.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,637.16, 3,635.89 and 2,046.67 is: 2,821.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,637.16 : 3,635.89 = 2,046.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,637.16/3,635.89 = 2,046.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,637.16x = 3,635.89 × 2,046.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,637.16x = 7,441,452.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,441,452.78/2,637.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,821.77

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