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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,603.13, 3,592.76 and 2,047.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,603.13, 3,592.76 and 2,047.84 is: 2,826.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,603.13 : 3,592.76 = 2,047.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,603.13/3,592.76 = 2,047.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,603.13x = 3,592.76 × 2,047.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,603.13x = 7,357,396.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,357,396.35/2,603.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,826.36

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