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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,607.44, 3,600.24 and 2,050.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,607.44, 3,600.24 and 2,050.64 is: 2,831.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,607.44 : 3,600.24 = 2,050.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,607.44/3,600.24 = 2,050.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,607.44x = 3,600.24 × 2,050.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,607.44x = 7,382,796.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,382,796.15/2,607.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,831.43

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