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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,605.74, 3,903.60 and 2,184.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,605.74, 3,903.60 and 2,184.26 is: 3,272.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,605.74 : 3,903.60 = 2,184.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,605.74/3,903.60 = 2,184.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,605.74x = 3,903.60 × 2,184.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,605.74x = 8,526,477.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,526,477.34/2,605.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,272.19

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