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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,611.10, 3,571.32 and 2,572.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,611.10, 3,571.32 and 2,572.22 is: 3,518.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,611.10 : 3,571.32 = 2,572.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,611.10/3,571.32 = 2,572.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,611.10x = 3,571.32 × 2,572.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,611.10x = 9,186,220.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,186,220.73/2,611.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,518.14

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