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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,601.45, 3,594.51 and 2,508.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,601.45, 3,594.51 and 2,508.03 is: 3,465.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,601.45 : 3,594.51 = 2,508.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,601.45/3,594.51 = 2,508.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,601.45x = 3,594.51 × 2,508.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,601.45x = 9,015,138.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,015,138.92/2,601.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,465.43

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