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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,608.54, 3,597.69 and 2,293.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,608.54, 3,597.69 and 2,293.13 is: 3,162.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,608.54 : 3,597.69 = 2,293.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,608.54/3,597.69 = 2,293.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,608.54x = 3,597.69 × 2,293.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,608.54x = 8,249,970.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,249,970.87/2,608.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,162.68

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