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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,647.59, 3,653.58 and 1,468.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,647.59, 3,653.58 and 1,468.62 is: 2,026.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,647.59 : 3,653.58 = 1,468.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,647.59/3,653.58 = 1,468.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,647.59x = 3,653.58 × 1,468.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,647.59x = 5,365,720.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,365,720.66/2,647.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,026.64

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