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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,605.10, 3,911.96 and 2,584.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,605.10, 3,911.96 and 2,584.94 is: 3,881.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,605.10 : 3,911.96 = 2,584.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,605.10/3,911.96 = 2,584.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,605.10x = 3,911.96 × 2,584.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,605.10x = 10,112,168.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,112,168.78/2,605.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,881.69

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