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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,610.52, 3,600.90 and 1,901.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,610.52, 3,600.90 and 1,901.50 is: 2,622.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,610.52 : 3,600.90 = 1,901.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,610.52/3,600.90 = 1,901.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,610.52x = 3,600.90 × 1,901.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,610.52x = 6,847,111.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,847,111.35/2,610.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,622.89

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