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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,605.20, 3,592.72 and 2,306.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,605.20, 3,592.72 and 2,306.84 is: 3,181.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,605.20 : 3,592.72 = 2,306.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,605.20/3,592.72 = 2,306.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,605.20x = 3,592.72 × 2,306.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,605.20x = 8,287,830.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,287,830.20/2,605.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,181.26

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