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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,610.94, 3,603.08 and 1,415.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,610.94, 3,603.08 and 1,415.92 is: 1,953.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,610.94 : 3,603.08 = 1,415.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,610.94/3,603.08 = 1,415.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,610.94x = 3,603.08 × 1,415.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,610.94x = 5,101,673.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,101,673.03/2,610.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,953.96

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