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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,549.62, 3,519.10 and 2,010.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,549.62, 3,519.10 and 2,010.94 is: 2,775.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,549.62 : 3,519.10 = 2,010.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,549.62/3,519.10 = 2,010.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,549.62x = 3,519.10 × 2,010.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,549.62x = 7,076,686.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,076,686.31/2,549.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,775.58

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