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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,603.13, 3,590.10 and 2,036.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,603.13, 3,590.10 and 2,036.13 is: 2,808.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,603.13 : 3,590.10 = 2,036.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,603.13/3,590.10 = 2,036.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,603.13x = 3,590.10 × 2,036.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,603.13x = 7,309,910.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,309,910.31/2,603.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,808.12

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