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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,638, 3,641.96 and 2,018.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,638, 3,641.96 and 2,018.16 is: 2,786.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,638 : 3,641.96 = 2,018.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,638/3,641.96 = 2,018.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,638x = 3,641.96 × 2,018.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,638x = 7,350,057.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,350,057.99/2,638
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,786.22

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