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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,612.64, 3,600.72 and 2,375.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,612.64, 3,600.72 and 2,375.04 is: 3,273.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,612.64 : 3,600.72 = 2,375.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,612.64/3,600.72 = 2,375.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,612.64x = 3,600.72 × 2,375.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,612.64x = 8,551,854.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,551,854.03/2,612.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,273.26

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