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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,647.35, 3,652.70 and 2,059.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,647.35, 3,652.70 and 2,059.56 is: 2,841.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,647.35 : 3,652.70 = 2,059.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,647.35/3,652.70 = 2,059.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,647.35x = 3,652.70 × 2,059.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,647.35x = 7,522,944.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,522,944.51/2,647.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,841.69

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