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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,627.70, 3,946.98 and 2,540.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,627.70, 3,946.98 and 2,540.22 is: 3,815.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,627.70 : 3,946.98 = 2,540.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,627.70/3,946.98 = 2,540.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,627.70x = 3,946.98 × 2,540.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,627.70x = 10,026,197.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,026,197.54/2,627.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,815.58

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