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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,647.40, 3,967.65 and 1,085.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,647.40, 3,967.65 and 1,085.59 is: 1,626.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,647.40 : 3,967.65 = 1,085.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,647.40/3,967.65 = 1,085.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,647.40x = 3,967.65 × 1,085.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,647.40x = 4,307,231.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,307,231.24/2,647.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,626.97

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