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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,607.68, 3,598.19 and 1,473.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,607.68, 3,598.19 and 1,473.33 is: 2,032.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,607.68 : 3,598.19 = 1,473.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,607.68/3,598.19 = 1,473.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,607.68x = 3,598.19 × 1,473.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,607.68x = 5,301,324.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,301,324.96/2,607.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,032.96

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