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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,579.06, 3,861.57 and 2,410.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,579.06, 3,861.57 and 2,410.58 is: 3,609.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,579.06 : 3,861.57 = 2,410.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,579.06/3,861.57 = 2,410.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,579.06x = 3,861.57 × 2,410.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,579.06x = 9,308,623.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,308,623.41/2,579.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,609.31

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