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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,597.15, 3,587.86 and 2,247.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,597.15, 3,587.86 and 2,247.23 is: 3,104.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,597.15 : 3,587.86 = 2,247.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,597.15/3,587.86 = 2,247.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,597.15x = 3,587.86 × 2,247.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,597.15x = 8,062,758.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,062,758.41/2,597.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,104.46

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