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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,617.02, 3,610.71 and 2,367.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,617.02, 3,610.71 and 2,367.54 is: 3,266.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,617.02 : 3,610.71 = 2,367.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,617.02/3,610.71 = 2,367.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,617.02x = 3,610.71 × 2,367.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,617.02x = 8,548,500.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,548,500.35/2,617.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,266.50

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