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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,698.52, 3,722.33 and 1,635.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,698.52, 3,722.33 and 1,635.53 is: 2,256.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,698.52 : 3,722.33 = 1,635.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,698.52/3,722.33 = 1,635.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,698.52x = 3,722.33 × 1,635.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,698.52x = 6,087,955.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,087,955.60/2,698.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,256.04

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