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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,609.70, 3,599.33 and 2,311.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,609.70, 3,599.33 and 2,311.26 is: 3,187.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,609.70 : 3,599.33 = 2,311.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,609.70/3,599.33 = 2,311.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,609.70x = 3,599.33 × 2,311.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,609.70x = 8,318,975.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,318,975.90/2,609.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,187.71

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