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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,610.09, 3,602.81 and 2,079.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,610.09, 3,602.81 and 2,079.95 is: 2,871.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,610.09 : 3,602.81 = 2,079.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,610.09/3,602.81 = 2,079.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,610.09x = 3,602.81 × 2,079.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,610.09x = 7,493,651.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,493,651.85/2,610.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,871.03

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