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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,604.32, 3,583.04 and 2,273.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,604.32, 3,583.04 and 2,273.52 is: 3,127.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,604.32 : 3,583.04 = 2,273.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,604.32/3,583.04 = 2,273.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,604.32x = 3,583.04 × 2,273.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,604.32x = 8,146,113.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,146,113.10/2,604.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,127.92

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