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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,610.45, 3,600.36 and 2,312.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,610.45, 3,600.36 and 2,312.01 is: 3,188.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,610.45 : 3,600.36 = 2,312.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,610.45/3,600.36 = 2,312.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,610.45x = 3,600.36 × 2,312.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,610.45x = 8,324,068.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,324,068.32/2,610.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,188.75

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