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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,642.76, 3,647.16 and 1,803.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,642.76, 3,647.16 and 1,803.60 is: 2,489.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,642.76 : 3,647.16 = 1,803.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,642.76/3,647.16 = 1,803.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,642.76x = 3,647.16 × 1,803.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,642.76x = 6,578,017.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,578,017.78/2,642.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,489.07

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