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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,676.72, 3,697.56 and 2,547.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,676.72, 3,697.56 and 2,547.12 is: 3,518.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,676.72 : 3,697.56 = 2,547.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,676.72/3,697.56 = 2,547.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,676.72x = 3,697.56 × 2,547.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,676.72x = 9,418,129.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,418,129.03/2,676.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,518.53

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