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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,604.38, 3,598.08 and 2,183.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,604.38, 3,598.08 and 2,183.99 is: 3,017.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,604.38 : 3,598.08 = 2,183.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,604.38/3,598.08 = 2,183.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,604.38x = 3,598.08 × 2,183.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,604.38x = 7,858,170.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,858,170.74/2,604.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,017.29

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