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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,604.06, 3,584.79 and 2,013.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,604.06, 3,584.79 and 2,013.48 is: 2,771.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,604.06 : 3,584.79 = 2,013.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,604.06/3,584.79 = 2,013.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,604.06x = 3,584.79 × 2,013.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,604.06x = 7,217,902.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,217,902.97/2,604.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,771.79

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