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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,615.07, 3,604.46 and 2,545.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,615.07, 3,604.46 and 2,545.82 is: 3,509.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,615.07 : 3,604.46 = 2,545.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,615.07/3,604.46 = 2,545.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,615.07x = 3,604.46 × 2,545.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,615.07x = 9,176,306.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,176,306.36/2,615.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,509.01

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