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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,612.88, 3,594.95 and 2,282.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,612.88, 3,594.95 and 2,282.10 is: 3,139.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,612.88 : 3,594.95 = 2,282.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,612.88/3,594.95 = 2,282.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,612.88x = 3,594.95 × 2,282.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,612.88x = 8,204,019.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,204,019.06/2,612.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,139.84

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