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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,637.90, 3,643.92 and 2,056.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,637.90, 3,643.92 and 2,056.05 is: 2,840.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,637.90 : 3,643.92 = 2,056.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,637.90/3,643.92 = 2,056.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,637.90x = 3,643.92 × 2,056.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,637.90x = 7,492,081.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,492,081.72/2,637.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,840.17

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