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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,610.56, 3,604.08 and 1,903.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,610.56, 3,604.08 and 1,903.52 is: 2,627.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,610.56 : 3,604.08 = 1,903.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,610.56/3,604.08 = 1,903.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,610.56x = 3,604.08 × 1,903.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,610.56x = 6,860,438.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,860,438.36/2,610.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,627.96

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