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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,611.79, 3,597.73 and 1,947.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,611.79, 3,597.73 and 1,947.53 is: 2,682.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,611.79 : 3,597.73 = 1,947.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,611.79/3,597.73 = 1,947.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,611.79x = 3,597.73 × 1,947.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,611.79x = 7,006,664.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,006,664.25/2,611.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,682.70

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