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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,651.54, 3,977.32 and 2,036.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,651.54, 3,977.32 and 2,036.36 is: 3,054.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,651.54 : 3,977.32 = 2,036.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,651.54/3,977.32 = 2,036.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,651.54x = 3,977.32 × 2,036.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,651.54x = 8,099,255.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,099,255.36/2,651.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,054.55

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