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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,637.48, 3,956.27 and 2,173.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,637.48, 3,956.27 and 2,173.44 is: 3,260.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,637.48 : 3,956.27 = 2,173.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,637.48/3,956.27 = 2,173.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,637.48x = 3,956.27 × 2,173.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,637.48x = 8,598,704.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,598,704.60/2,637.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,260.20

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