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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,604.45, 3,598.65 and 2,511.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,604.45, 3,598.65 and 2,511.03 is: 3,469.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,604.45 : 3,598.65 = 2,511.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,604.45/3,598.65 = 2,511.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,604.45x = 3,598.65 × 2,511.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,604.45x = 9,036,318.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,036,318.11/2,604.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,469.57

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