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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,605.60, 3,593.28 and 2,076.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,605.60, 3,593.28 and 2,076.23 is: 2,863.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,605.60 : 3,593.28 = 2,076.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,605.60/3,593.28 = 2,076.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,605.60x = 3,593.28 × 2,076.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,605.60x = 7,460,475.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,460,475.73/2,605.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,863.25

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