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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,607.88, 3,598.26 and 1,908.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,607.88, 3,598.26 and 1,908.04 is: 2,632.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,607.88 : 3,598.26 = 1,908.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,607.88/3,598.26 = 1,908.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,607.88x = 3,598.26 × 1,908.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,607.88x = 6,865,624.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,865,624.01/2,607.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,632.65

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