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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,755.44, 3,802.57 and 1,636.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,755.44, 3,802.57 and 1,636.38 is: 2,258.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,755.44 : 3,802.57 = 1,636.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,755.44/3,802.57 = 1,636.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,755.44x = 3,802.57 × 1,636.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,755.44x = 6,222,449.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,222,449.50/2,755.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,258.24

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