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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,607.84, 3,597.60 and 2,494.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,607.84, 3,597.60 and 2,494.08 is: 3,440.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,607.84 : 3,597.60 = 2,494.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,607.84/3,597.60 = 2,494.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,607.84x = 3,597.60 × 2,494.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,607.84x = 8,972,702.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,972,702.21/2,607.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,440.66

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