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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,607.96, 3,600.54 and 2,316.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,607.96, 3,600.54 and 2,316.36 is: 3,197.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,607.96 : 3,600.54 = 2,316.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,607.96/3,600.54 = 2,316.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,607.96x = 3,600.54 × 2,316.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,607.96x = 8,340,146.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,340,146.83/2,607.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,197.96

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