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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,611.60, 3,661.10 and 2,611.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,611.60, 3,661.10 and 2,611.60 is: 3,661.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,611.60 : 3,661.10 = 2,611.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,611.60/3,661.10 = 2,611.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,611.60x = 3,661.10 × 2,611.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,611.60x = 9,561,328.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,561,328.76/2,611.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,661.10

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