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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,600.54, 3,590.62 and 1,607.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,600.54, 3,590.62 and 1,607.18 is: 2,219.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,600.54 : 3,590.62 = 1,607.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,600.54/3,590.62 = 1,607.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,600.54x = 3,590.62 × 1,607.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,600.54x = 5,770,750.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,770,750.68/2,600.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,219.06

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