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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,647.85, 3,671.50 and 2,560.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,647.85, 3,671.50 and 2,560.04 is: 3,549.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,647.85 : 3,671.50 = 2,560.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,647.85/3,671.50 = 2,560.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,647.85x = 3,671.50 × 2,560.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,647.85x = 9,399,186.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,399,186.86/2,647.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,549.74

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