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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,604, 3,898.72 and 2,147.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,604, 3,898.72 and 2,147.28 is: 3,214.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,604 : 3,898.72 = 2,147.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,604/3,898.72 = 2,147.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,604x = 3,898.72 × 2,147.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,604x = 8,371,643.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,371,643.48/2,604
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,214.92

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