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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,617.96, 3,607.80 and 2,569.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,617.96, 3,607.80 and 2,569.92 is: 3,541.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,617.96 : 3,607.80 = 2,569.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,617.96/3,607.80 = 2,569.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,617.96x = 3,607.80 × 2,569.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,617.96x = 9,271,757.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,271,757.38/2,617.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,541.60

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