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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,610.68, 3,605.91 and 1,901.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,610.68, 3,605.91 and 1,901.41 is: 2,626.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,610.68 : 3,605.91 = 1,901.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,610.68/3,605.91 = 1,901.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,610.68x = 3,605.91 × 1,901.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,610.68x = 6,856,304.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,856,304.32/2,610.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,626.25

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