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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,314.76, 5,954.03 and 2,636.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,314.76, 5,954.03 and 2,636.98 is: 3,638.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,314.76 : 5,954.03 = 2,636.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,314.76/5,954.03 = 2,636.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,314.76x = 5,954.03 × 2,636.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,314.76x = 15,700,658.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,700,658.03/4,314.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,638.83

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