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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,604.70, 3,590.22 and 2,044.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,604.70, 3,590.22 and 2,044.18 is: 2,817.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,604.70 : 3,590.22 = 2,044.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,604.70/3,590.22 = 2,044.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,604.70x = 3,590.22 × 2,044.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,604.70x = 7,339,055.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,339,055.92/2,604.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,817.62

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