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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,610.03, 3,601.83 and 1,415.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,610.03, 3,601.83 and 1,415.05 is: 1,952.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,610.03 : 3,601.83 = 1,415.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,610.03/3,601.83 = 1,415.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,610.03x = 3,601.83 × 1,415.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,610.03x = 5,096,769.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,096,769.54/2,610.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,952.76

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