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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,607.10, 3,604.74 and 2,279.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,607.10, 3,604.74 and 2,279.08 is: 3,151.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,607.10 : 3,604.74 = 2,279.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,607.10/3,604.74 = 2,279.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,607.10x = 3,604.74 × 2,279.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,607.10x = 8,215,490.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,215,490.84/2,607.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,151.20

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