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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,947.89, 4,070.55 and 2,632.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,947.89, 4,070.55 and 2,632.60 is: 3,635.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,947.89 : 4,070.55 = 2,632.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,947.89/4,070.55 = 2,632.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,947.89x = 4,070.55 × 2,632.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,947.89x = 10,716,144.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,716,144.89/2,947.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,635.19

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