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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,610.12, 3,597.30 and 2,274.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,610.12, 3,597.30 and 2,274.78 is: 3,135.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,610.12 : 3,597.30 = 2,274.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,610.12/3,597.30 = 2,274.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,610.12x = 3,597.30 × 2,274.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,610.12x = 8,183,066.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,183,066.09/2,610.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,135.13

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