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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,643.04, 3,955.71 and 2,608.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,643.04, 3,955.71 and 2,608.08 is: 3,903.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,643.04 : 3,955.71 = 2,608.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,643.04/3,955.71 = 2,608.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,643.04x = 3,955.71 × 2,608.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,643.04x = 10,316,808.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,316,808.14/2,643.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,903.39

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