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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,605.96, 3,597.78 and 2,314.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,605.96, 3,597.78 and 2,314.36 is: 3,195.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,605.96 : 3,597.78 = 2,314.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,605.96/3,597.78 = 2,314.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,605.96x = 3,597.78 × 2,314.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,605.96x = 8,326,558.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,326,558.12/2,605.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,195.20

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