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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,607.73, 3,577.24 and 2,466.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,607.73, 3,577.24 and 2,466.51 is: 3,383.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,607.73 : 3,577.24 = 2,466.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,607.73/3,577.24 = 2,466.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,607.73x = 3,577.24 × 2,466.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,607.73x = 8,823,298.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,823,298.23/2,607.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,383.52

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