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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,611.53, 3,608.58 and 2,056.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,611.53, 3,608.58 and 2,056.26 is: 2,841.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,611.53 : 3,608.58 = 2,056.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,611.53/3,608.58 = 2,056.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,611.53x = 3,608.58 × 2,056.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,611.53x = 7,420,178.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,420,178.71/2,611.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,841.31

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