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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,047.92, 4,567.80 and 2,635.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,047.92, 4,567.80 and 2,635.36 is: 3,949.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,047.92 : 4,567.80 = 2,635.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,047.92/4,567.80 = 2,635.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,047.92x = 4,567.80 × 2,635.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,047.92x = 12,037,797.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,037,797.41/3,047.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,949.51

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