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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,610.92, 3,916.38 and 1,995.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,610.92, 3,916.38 and 1,995.72 is: 2,993.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,610.92 : 3,916.38 = 1,995.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,610.92/3,916.38 = 1,995.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,610.92x = 3,916.38 × 1,995.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,610.92x = 7,815,997.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,815,997.89/2,610.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,993.59

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