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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,600.24, 3,585.12 and 2,263.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,600.24, 3,585.12 and 2,263.64 is: 3,121.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,600.24 : 3,585.12 = 2,263.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,600.24/3,585.12 = 2,263.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,600.24x = 3,585.12 × 2,263.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,600.24x = 8,115,421.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,115,421.04/2,600.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,121.03

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