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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,607.14, 3,601.05 and 2,110.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,607.14, 3,601.05 and 2,110.34 is: 2,914.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,607.14 : 3,601.05 = 2,110.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,607.14/3,601.05 = 2,110.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,607.14x = 3,601.05 × 2,110.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,607.14x = 7,599,439.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,599,439.86/2,607.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,914.86

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