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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,631.76, 3,629.64 and 1,970.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,631.76, 3,629.64 and 1,970.20 is: 2,717.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,631.76 : 3,629.64 = 1,970.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,631.76/3,629.64 = 1,970.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,631.76x = 3,629.64 × 1,970.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,631.76x = 7,151,116.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,151,116.73/2,631.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,717.24

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