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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,637.82, 3,963.92 and 1,406.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,637.82, 3,963.92 and 1,406.12 is: 2,113.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,637.82 : 3,963.92 = 1,406.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,637.82/3,963.92 = 1,406.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,637.82x = 3,963.92 × 1,406.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,637.82x = 5,573,747.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,573,747.19/2,637.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,113.01

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