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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,639.90, 3,647.87 and 2,511.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,639.90, 3,647.87 and 2,511.80 is: 3,470.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,639.90 : 3,647.87 = 2,511.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,639.90/3,647.87 = 2,511.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,639.90x = 3,647.87 × 2,511.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,639.90x = 9,162,707.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,162,707.91/2,639.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,470.86

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