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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,607.80, 3,592.76 and 2,469.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,607.80, 3,592.76 and 2,469.29 is: 3,401.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,607.80 : 3,592.76 = 2,469.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,607.80/3,592.76 = 2,469.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,607.80x = 3,592.76 × 2,469.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,607.80x = 8,871,536.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,871,536.03/2,607.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,401.93

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