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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,610.06, 3,601.92 and 1,561.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,610.06, 3,601.92 and 1,561.92 is: 2,155.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,610.06 : 3,601.92 = 1,561.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,610.06/3,601.92 = 1,561.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,610.06x = 3,601.92 × 1,561.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,610.06x = 5,625,910.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,625,910.89/2,610.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,155.47

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