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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,610.27, 3,606.86 and 2,055.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,610.27, 3,606.86 and 2,055.01 is: 2,839.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,610.27 : 3,606.86 = 2,055.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,610.27/3,606.86 = 2,055.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,610.27x = 3,606.86 × 2,055.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,610.27x = 7,412,133.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,412,133.37/2,610.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,839.60

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