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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,606.36, 3,575.35 and 2,465.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,606.36, 3,575.35 and 2,465.12 is: 3,381.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,606.36 : 3,575.35 = 2,465.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,606.36/3,575.35 = 2,465.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,606.36x = 3,575.35 × 2,465.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,606.36x = 8,813,678.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,813,678.81/2,606.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,381.61

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