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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,610.09, 3,598.83 and 2,136.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,610.09, 3,598.83 and 2,136.24 is: 2,945.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,610.09 : 3,598.83 = 2,136.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,610.09/3,598.83 = 2,136.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,610.09x = 3,598.83 × 2,136.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,610.09x = 7,687,964.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,687,964.60/2,610.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,945.48

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