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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,603.32, 3,910.36 and 2,491.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,603.32, 3,910.36 and 2,491.04 is: 3,741.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,603.32 : 3,910.36 = 2,491.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,603.32/3,910.36 = 2,491.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,603.32x = 3,910.36 × 2,491.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,603.32x = 9,740,850.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,740,850.72/2,603.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,741.70

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