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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,607.58, 3,596.56 and 2,450.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,607.58, 3,596.56 and 2,450.85 is: 3,380.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,607.58 : 3,596.56 = 2,450.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,607.58/3,596.56 = 2,450.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,607.58x = 3,596.56 × 2,450.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,607.58x = 8,814,629.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,814,629.08/2,607.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,380.39

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