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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,670.57, 3,636.50 and 2,632.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,670.57, 3,636.50 and 2,632.10 is: 3,584.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,670.57 : 3,636.50 = 2,632.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,670.57/3,636.50 = 2,632.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,670.57x = 3,636.50 × 2,632.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,670.57x = 9,571,600.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,571,600.31/2,670.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,584.10

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