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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,601.24, 3,883.28 and 2,510.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,601.24, 3,883.28 and 2,510.08 is: 3,747.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,601.24 : 3,883.28 = 2,510.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,601.24/3,883.28 = 2,510.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,601.24x = 3,883.28 × 2,510.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,601.24x = 9,747,343.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,747,343.46/2,601.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,747.19

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