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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,637.74, 3,955.46 and 1,404.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,637.74, 3,955.46 and 1,404.87 is: 2,106.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,637.74 : 3,955.46 = 1,404.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,637.74/3,955.46 = 1,404.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,637.74x = 3,955.46 × 1,404.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,637.74x = 5,556,900.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,556,900.07/2,637.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,106.69

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