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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,601.88, 3,586.62 and 2,305.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,601.88, 3,586.62 and 2,305.24 is: 3,177.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,601.88 : 3,586.62 = 2,305.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,601.88/3,586.62 = 2,305.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,601.88x = 3,586.62 × 2,305.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,601.88x = 8,268,019.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,268,019.89/2,601.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,177.71

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