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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,610.83, 3,594.96 and 2,401.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,610.83, 3,594.96 and 2,401.85 is: 3,307.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,610.83 : 3,594.96 = 2,401.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,610.83/3,594.96 = 2,401.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,610.83x = 3,594.96 × 2,401.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,610.83x = 8,634,554.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,634,554.68/2,610.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,307.21

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