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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,607.67, 3,891.22 and 2,545.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,607.67, 3,891.22 and 2,545.12 is: 3,797.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,607.67 : 3,891.22 = 2,545.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,607.67/3,891.22 = 2,545.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,607.67x = 3,891.22 × 2,545.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,607.67x = 9,903,621.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,903,621.85/2,607.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,797.88

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