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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,637.19, 3,955.79 and 1,812.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,637.19, 3,955.79 and 1,812.97 is: 2,719.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,637.19 : 3,955.79 = 1,812.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,637.19/3,955.79 = 1,812.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,637.19x = 3,955.79 × 1,812.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,637.19x = 7,171,728.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,171,728.60/2,637.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,719.46

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