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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,631.35, 3,623.88 and 2,573.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,631.35, 3,623.88 and 2,573.94 is: 3,544.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,631.35 : 3,623.88 = 2,573.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,631.35/3,623.88 = 2,573.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,631.35x = 3,623.88 × 2,573.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,631.35x = 9,327,649.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,327,649.69/2,631.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,544.82

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