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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,622.74, 4,997.61 and 2,560.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,622.74, 4,997.61 and 2,560.70 is: 3,532.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,622.74 : 4,997.61 = 2,560.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,622.74/4,997.61 = 2,560.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,622.74x = 4,997.61 × 2,560.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,622.74x = 12,797,354.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,797,354.94/3,622.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,532.51

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