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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,576.60, 3,847.64 and 2,022.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,576.60, 3,847.64 and 2,022.56 is: 3,020.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,576.60 : 3,847.64 = 2,022.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,576.60/3,847.64 = 2,022.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,576.60x = 3,847.64 × 2,022.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,576.60x = 7,782,082.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,782,082.76/2,576.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,020.29

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