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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,601.02, 3,590.28 and 2,070.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,601.02, 3,590.28 and 2,070.88 is: 2,858.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,601.02 : 3,590.28 = 2,070.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,601.02/3,590.28 = 2,070.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,601.02x = 3,590.28 × 2,070.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,601.02x = 7,435,039.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,435,039.05/2,601.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,858.51

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