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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,610.69, 3,599.96 and 1,854.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,610.69, 3,599.96 and 1,854.12 is: 2,556.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,610.69 : 3,599.96 = 1,854.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,610.69/3,599.96 = 1,854.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,610.69x = 3,599.96 × 1,854.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,610.69x = 6,674,777.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,674,777.44/2,610.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,556.71

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