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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,637.66, 3,956.56 and 2,022.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,637.66, 3,956.56 and 2,022.48 is: 3,033.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,637.66 : 3,956.56 = 2,022.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,637.66/3,956.56 = 2,022.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,637.66x = 3,956.56 × 2,022.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,637.66x = 8,002,063.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,002,063.47/2,637.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,033.77

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