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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,604.42, 3,588.57 and 2,287.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,604.42, 3,588.57 and 2,287.26 is: 3,151.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,604.42 : 3,588.57 = 2,287.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,604.42/3,588.57 = 2,287.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,604.42x = 3,588.57 × 2,287.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,604.42x = 8,207,992.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,207,992.62/2,604.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,151.56

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