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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,608.23, 3,597.26 and 2,292.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,608.23, 3,597.26 and 2,292.82 is: 3,162.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,608.23 : 3,597.26 = 2,292.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,608.23/3,597.26 = 2,292.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,608.23x = 3,597.26 × 2,292.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,608.23x = 8,247,858.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,247,858.21/2,608.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,162.25

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