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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,607.39, 3,598.43 and 2,276.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,607.39, 3,598.43 and 2,276.91 is: 3,142.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,607.39 : 3,598.43 = 2,276.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,607.39/3,598.43 = 2,276.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,607.39x = 3,598.43 × 2,276.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,607.39x = 8,193,289.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,193,289.87/2,607.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,142.33

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