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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,962.44, 4,088.12 and 1,636.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,962.44, 4,088.12 and 1,636.11 is: 2,257.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,962.44 : 4,088.12 = 1,636.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,962.44/4,088.12 = 1,636.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,962.44x = 4,088.12 × 1,636.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,962.44x = 6,688,605.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,688,605.83/2,962.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,257.80

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