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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,815.76, 3,884.96 and 1,636.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,815.76, 3,884.96 and 1,636.61 is: 2,258.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,815.76 : 3,884.96 = 1,636.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,815.76/3,884.96 = 1,636.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,815.76x = 3,884.96 × 1,636.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,815.76x = 6,358,149.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,358,149.05/2,815.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,258.06

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