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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,610.06, 3,599.07 and 1,981.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,610.06, 3,599.07 and 1,981.74 is: 2,732.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,610.06 : 3,599.07 = 1,981.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,610.06/3,599.07 = 1,981.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,610.06x = 3,599.07 × 1,981.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,610.06x = 7,132,420.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,132,420.98/2,610.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,732.67

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