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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,600.32, 3,586.80 and 1,814.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,600.32, 3,586.80 and 1,814.08 is: 2,502.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,600.32 : 3,586.80 = 1,814.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,600.32/3,586.80 = 1,814.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,600.32x = 3,586.80 × 1,814.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,600.32x = 6,506,742.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,506,742.14/2,600.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,502.29

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