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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,935.46, 4,052.68 and 2,607.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,935.46, 4,052.68 and 2,607.41 is: 3,599.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,935.46 : 4,052.68 = 2,607.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,935.46/4,052.68 = 2,607.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,935.46x = 4,052.68 × 2,607.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,935.46x = 10,566,998.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,566,998.36/2,935.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,599.78

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