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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,620.64, 3,592.08 and 2,584.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,620.64, 3,592.08 and 2,584.19 is: 3,542.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,620.64 : 3,592.08 = 2,584.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,620.64/3,592.08 = 2,584.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,620.64x = 3,592.08 × 2,584.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,620.64x = 9,282,617.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,282,617.22/2,620.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,542.12

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