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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,637.48, 3,956.22 and 1,484.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,637.48, 3,956.22 and 1,484.04 is: 2,226.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,637.48 : 3,956.22 = 1,484.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,637.48/3,956.22 = 1,484.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,637.48x = 3,956.22 × 1,484.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,637.48x = 5,871,188.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,871,188.73/2,637.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,226.06

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