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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,612.80, 3,605.76 and 1,826.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,612.80, 3,605.76 and 1,826.56 is: 2,520.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,612.80 : 3,605.76 = 1,826.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,612.80/3,605.76 = 1,826.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,612.80x = 3,605.76 × 1,826.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,612.80x = 6,586,136.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,586,136.99/2,612.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,520.72

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