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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,637.54, 3,641.90 and 2,047.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,637.54, 3,641.90 and 2,047.05 is: 2,826.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,637.54 : 3,641.90 = 2,047.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,637.54/3,641.90 = 2,047.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,637.54x = 3,641.90 × 2,047.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,637.54x = 7,455,141.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,455,141.16/2,637.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,826.55

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