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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,604.15, 3,586.07 and 2,206.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,604.15, 3,586.07 and 2,206.41 is: 3,038.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,604.15 : 3,586.07 = 2,206.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,604.15/3,586.07 = 2,206.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,604.15x = 3,586.07 × 2,206.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,604.15x = 7,912,332.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,912,332.78/2,604.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,038.36

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