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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,610.56, 3,915.48 and 2,458.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,610.56, 3,915.48 and 2,458.16 is: 3,686.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,610.56 : 3,915.48 = 2,458.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,610.56/3,915.48 = 2,458.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,610.56x = 3,915.48 × 2,458.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,610.56x = 9,624,876.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,624,876.32/2,610.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,686.90

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