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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,610.12, 3,592.98 and 2,278.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,610.12, 3,592.98 and 2,278.02 is: 3,135.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,610.12 : 3,592.98 = 2,278.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,610.12/3,592.98 = 2,278.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,610.12x = 3,592.98 × 2,278.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,610.12x = 8,184,880.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,184,880.30/2,610.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,135.83

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