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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,637.77, 3,951.18 and 1,336.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,637.77, 3,951.18 and 1,336.50 is: 2,001.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,637.77 : 3,951.18 = 1,336.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,637.77/3,951.18 = 1,336.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,637.77x = 3,951.18 × 1,336.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,637.77x = 5,280,752.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,280,752.07/2,637.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,001.98

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