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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,673.47, 3,669.62 and 2,559.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,673.47, 3,669.62 and 2,559.29 is: 3,512.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,673.47 : 3,669.62 = 2,559.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,673.47/3,669.62 = 2,559.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,673.47x = 3,669.62 × 2,559.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,673.47x = 9,391,637.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,391,637.34/2,673.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,512.90

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