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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,637.90, 3,949.56 and 1,332.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,637.90, 3,949.56 and 1,332.99 is: 1,995.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,637.90 : 3,949.56 = 1,332.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,637.90/3,949.56 = 1,332.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,637.90x = 3,949.56 × 1,332.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,637.90x = 5,264,723.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,264,723.98/2,637.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,995.80

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