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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,640.80, 3,643.97 and 2,569.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,640.80, 3,643.97 and 2,569.95 is: 3,546.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,640.80 : 3,643.97 = 2,569.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,640.80/3,643.97 = 2,569.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,640.80x = 3,643.97 × 2,569.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,640.80x = 9,364,843.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,364,843.40/2,640.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,546.21

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