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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,613.66, 3,605.49 and 2,116.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,613.66, 3,605.49 and 2,116.86 is: 2,920.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,613.66 : 3,605.49 = 2,116.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,613.66/3,605.49 = 2,116.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,613.66x = 3,605.49 × 2,116.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,613.66x = 7,632,317.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,632,317.56/2,613.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,920.16

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