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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,637.76, 3,956.66 and 1,469.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,637.76, 3,956.66 and 1,469.54 is: 2,204.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,637.76 : 3,956.66 = 1,469.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,637.76/3,956.66 = 1,469.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,637.76x = 3,956.66 × 1,469.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,637.76x = 5,814,470.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,814,470.14/2,637.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,204.32

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