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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,607.13, 3,599.52 and 2,326.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,607.13, 3,599.52 and 2,326.89 is: 3,212.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,607.13 : 3,599.52 = 2,326.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,607.13/3,599.52 = 2,326.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,607.13x = 3,599.52 × 2,326.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,607.13x = 8,375,687.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,375,687.09/2,607.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,212.61

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