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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,604.81, 3,594.32 and 2,075.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,604.81, 3,594.32 and 2,075.04 is: 2,863.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,604.81 : 3,594.32 = 2,075.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,604.81/3,594.32 = 2,075.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,604.81x = 3,594.32 × 2,075.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,604.81x = 7,458,376.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,458,376.44/2,604.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,863.31

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