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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,637.45, 3,956.18 and 1,076.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,637.45, 3,956.18 and 1,076.49 is: 1,614.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,637.45 : 3,956.18 = 1,076.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,637.45/3,956.18 = 1,076.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,637.45x = 3,956.18 × 1,076.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,637.45x = 4,258,782.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,258,782.83/2,637.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,614.74

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