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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,607.92, 3,596.23 and 1,812.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,607.92, 3,596.23 and 1,812.14 is: 2,498.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,607.92 : 3,596.23 = 1,812.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,607.92/3,596.23 = 1,812.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,607.92x = 3,596.23 × 1,812.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,607.92x = 6,516,872.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,516,872.23/2,607.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,498.88

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