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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,597.27, 3,584.66 and 2,439.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,597.27, 3,584.66 and 2,439.11 is: 3,366.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,597.27 : 3,584.66 = 2,439.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,597.27/3,584.66 = 2,439.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,597.27x = 3,584.66 × 2,439.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,597.27x = 8,743,376.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,743,376.82/2,597.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,366.38

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