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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,607.94, 3,596.18 and 2,132.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,607.94, 3,596.18 and 2,132.28 is: 2,940.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,607.94 : 3,596.18 = 2,132.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,607.94/3,596.18 = 2,132.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,607.94x = 3,596.18 × 2,132.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,607.94x = 7,668,062.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,668,062.69/2,607.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,940.28

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