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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,911.57, 4,344.98 and 2,600.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,911.57, 4,344.98 and 2,600.17 is: 3,880.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,911.57 : 4,344.98 = 2,600.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,911.57/4,344.98 = 2,600.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,911.57x = 4,344.98 × 2,600.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,911.57x = 11,297,686.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,297,686.65/2,911.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,880.27

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