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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,610.04, 3,894.77 and 2,377.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,610.04, 3,894.77 and 2,377.18 is: 3,547.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,610.04 : 3,894.77 = 2,377.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,610.04/3,894.77 = 2,377.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,610.04x = 3,894.77 × 2,377.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,610.04x = 9,258,569.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,258,569.35/2,610.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,547.29

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