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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,610.97, 3,603.28 and 1,549.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,610.97, 3,603.28 and 1,549.36 is: 2,138.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,610.97 : 3,603.28 = 1,549.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,610.97/3,603.28 = 1,549.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,610.97x = 3,603.28 × 1,549.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,610.97x = 5,582,777.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,582,777.90/2,610.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,138.20

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