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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,610.16, 3,600.66 and 2,113.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,610.16, 3,600.66 and 2,113.36 is: 2,915.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,610.16 : 3,600.66 = 2,113.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,610.16/3,600.66 = 2,113.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,610.16x = 3,600.66 × 2,113.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,610.16x = 7,609,490.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,609,490.82/2,610.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,915.34

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