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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,679.62, 4,011.47 and 2,398.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,679.62, 4,011.47 and 2,398.06 is: 3,589.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,679.62 : 4,011.47 = 2,398.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,679.62/4,011.47 = 2,398.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,679.62x = 4,011.47 × 2,398.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,679.62x = 9,619,713.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,619,713.70/2,679.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,589.95

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