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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,613.79, 3,597.64 and 2,364.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,613.79, 3,597.64 and 2,364.58 is: 3,254.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,613.79 : 3,597.64 = 2,364.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,613.79/3,597.64 = 2,364.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,613.79x = 3,597.64 × 2,364.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,613.79x = 8,506,892.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,506,892.69/2,613.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,254.62

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