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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,607.39, 3,598.98 and 1,821.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,607.39, 3,598.98 and 1,821.69 is: 2,514.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,607.39 : 3,598.98 = 1,821.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,607.39/3,598.98 = 1,821.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,607.39x = 3,598.98 × 1,821.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,607.39x = 6,556,225.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,556,225.88/2,607.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,514.48

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