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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,647.64, 3,660.24 and 2,622.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,647.64, 3,660.24 and 2,622.72 is: 3,625.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,647.64 : 3,660.24 = 2,622.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,647.64/3,660.24 = 2,622.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,647.64x = 3,660.24 × 2,622.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,647.64x = 9,599,784.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,599,784.65/2,647.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,625.79

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