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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,639.34, 3,634.25 and 2,305.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,639.34, 3,634.25 and 2,305.83 is: 3,175.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,639.34 : 3,634.25 = 2,305.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,639.34/3,634.25 = 2,305.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,639.34x = 3,634.25 × 2,305.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,639.34x = 8,379,951.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,379,951.15/2,639.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,175.02

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