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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,610.66, 3,600.62 and 2,295.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,610.66, 3,600.62 and 2,295.26 is: 3,165.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,610.66 : 3,600.62 = 2,295.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,610.66/3,600.62 = 2,295.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,610.66x = 3,600.62 × 2,295.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,610.66x = 8,264,341.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,264,341.06/2,610.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,165.61

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