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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,606.58, 3,595.19 and 2,449.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,606.58, 3,595.19 and 2,449.85 is: 3,379.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,606.58 : 3,595.19 = 2,449.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,606.58/3,595.19 = 2,449.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,606.58x = 3,595.19 × 2,449.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,606.58x = 8,807,646.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,807,646.00/2,606.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,379.00

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