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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,627.84, 3,602.92 and 2,581.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,627.84, 3,602.92 and 2,581.04 is: 3,538.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,627.84 : 3,602.92 = 2,581.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,627.84/3,602.92 = 2,581.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,627.84x = 3,602.92 × 2,581.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,627.84x = 9,299,280.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,299,280.64/2,627.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,538.75

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