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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,607.96, 3,579.24 and 2,535.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,607.96, 3,579.24 and 2,535.06 is: 3,479.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,607.96 : 3,579.24 = 2,535.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,607.96/3,579.24 = 2,535.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,607.96x = 3,579.24 × 2,535.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,607.96x = 9,073,588.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,073,588.15/2,607.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,479.19

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