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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,642.55, 3,638.39 and 2,011.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,642.55, 3,638.39 and 2,011.05 is: 2,768.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,642.55 : 3,638.39 = 2,011.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,642.55/3,638.39 = 2,011.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,642.55x = 3,638.39 × 2,011.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,642.55x = 7,317,001.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,317,001.36/2,642.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,768.92

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