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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,604.48, 3,591.60 and 2,106.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,604.48, 3,591.60 and 2,106.72 is: 2,905.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,604.48 : 3,591.60 = 2,106.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,604.48/3,591.60 = 2,106.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,604.48x = 3,591.60 × 2,106.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,604.48x = 7,566,495.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,566,495.55/2,604.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,905.18

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