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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,610.72, 3,916.08 and 2,351.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,610.72, 3,916.08 and 2,351.52 is: 3,527.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,610.72 : 3,916.08 = 2,351.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,610.72/3,916.08 = 2,351.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,610.72x = 3,916.08 × 2,351.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,610.72x = 9,208,740.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,208,740.44/2,610.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,527.28

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