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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,841.08, 4,258.98 and 2,607.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,841.08, 4,258.98 and 2,607.50 is: 3,908.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,841.08 : 4,258.98 = 2,607.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,841.08/4,258.98 = 2,607.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,841.08x = 4,258.98 × 2,607.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,841.08x = 11,105,290.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,105,290.35/2,841.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,908.83

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