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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,600.34, 3,588.06 and 2,469.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,600.34, 3,588.06 and 2,469.06 is: 3,406.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,600.34 : 3,588.06 = 2,469.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,600.34/3,588.06 = 2,469.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,600.34x = 3,588.06 × 2,469.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,600.34x = 8,859,135.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,859,135.42/2,600.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,406.91

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