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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,605.88, 3,588 and 2,461.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,605.88, 3,588 and 2,461.52 is: 3,389.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,605.88 : 3,588 = 2,461.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,605.88/3,588 = 2,461.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,605.88x = 3,588 × 2,461.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,605.88x = 8,831,933.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,831,933.76/2,605.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,389.23

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