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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,604.58, 3,595.14 and 2,472.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,604.58, 3,595.14 and 2,472.34 is: 3,412.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,604.58 : 3,595.14 = 2,472.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,604.58/3,595.14 = 2,472.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,604.58x = 3,595.14 × 2,472.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,604.58x = 8,888,408.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,888,408.43/2,604.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,412.61

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