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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,701.53, 4,047.63 and 2,636.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,701.53, 4,047.63 and 2,636.96 is: 3,950.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,701.53 : 4,047.63 = 2,636.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,701.53/4,047.63 = 2,636.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,701.53x = 4,047.63 × 2,636.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,701.53x = 10,673,418.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,673,418.17/2,701.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,950.88

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