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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,611.20, 3,940.06 and 2,509.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,611.20, 3,940.06 and 2,509.94 is: 3,787.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,611.20 : 3,940.06 = 2,509.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,611.20/3,940.06 = 2,509.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,611.20x = 3,940.06 × 2,509.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,611.20x = 9,889,314.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,889,314.20/2,611.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,787.27

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