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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,670.60, 3,674.25 and 2,597.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,670.60, 3,674.25 and 2,597.70 is: 3,573.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,670.60 : 3,674.25 = 2,597.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,670.60/3,674.25 = 2,597.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,670.60x = 3,674.25 × 2,597.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,670.60x = 9,544,599.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,544,599.23/2,670.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,573.95

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