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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,637.46, 3,628.29 and 2,385.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,637.46, 3,628.29 and 2,385.96 is: 3,282.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,637.46 : 3,628.29 = 2,385.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,637.46/3,628.29 = 2,385.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,637.46x = 3,628.29 × 2,385.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,637.46x = 8,656,950.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,656,950.15/2,637.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,282.30

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