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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,602.15, 3,595.53 and 2,047.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,602.15, 3,595.53 and 2,047.03 is: 2,828.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,602.15 : 3,595.53 = 2,047.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,602.15/3,595.53 = 2,047.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,602.15x = 3,595.53 × 2,047.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,602.15x = 7,360,157.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,360,157.78/2,602.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,828.49

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