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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,809.12, 4,213.67 and 2,635.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,809.12, 4,213.67 and 2,635.98 is: 3,953.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,809.12 : 4,213.67 = 2,635.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,809.12/4,213.67 = 2,635.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,809.12x = 4,213.67 × 2,635.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,809.12x = 11,107,153.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,107,153.48/2,809.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,953.97

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