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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,610.93, 3,598.89 and 2,050.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,610.93, 3,598.89 and 2,050.52 is: 2,826.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,610.93 : 3,598.89 = 2,050.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,610.93/3,598.89 = 2,050.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,610.93x = 3,598.89 × 2,050.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,610.93x = 7,379,577.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,379,577.93/2,610.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,826.42

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