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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,746.08, 4,090.59 and 2,597.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,746.08, 4,090.59 and 2,597.04 is: 3,868.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,746.08 : 4,090.59 = 2,597.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,746.08/4,090.59 = 2,597.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,746.08x = 4,090.59 × 2,597.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,746.08x = 10,623,425.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,623,425.85/2,746.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,868.58

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