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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,647.62, 3,971.52 and 2,260.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,647.62, 3,971.52 and 2,260.44 is: 3,390.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,647.62 : 3,971.52 = 2,260.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,647.62/3,971.52 = 2,260.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,647.62x = 3,971.52 × 2,260.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,647.62x = 8,977,382.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,977,382.67/2,647.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,390.74

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