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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,611, 3,916.50 and 2,578.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,611, 3,916.50 and 2,578.60 is: 3,867.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,611 : 3,916.50 = 2,578.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,611/3,916.50 = 2,578.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,611x = 3,916.50 × 2,578.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,611x = 10,099,086.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,099,086.90/2,611
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,867.90

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