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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,606.92, 3,597.08 and 1,487.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,606.92, 3,597.08 and 1,487.63 is: 2,052.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,606.92 : 3,597.08 = 1,487.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,606.92/3,597.08 = 1,487.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,606.92x = 3,597.08 × 1,487.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,606.92x = 5,351,125.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,351,125.67/2,606.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,052.66

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