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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,618.54, 3,614.03 and 2,532.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,618.54, 3,614.03 and 2,532.01 is: 3,494.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,618.54 : 3,614.03 = 2,532.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,618.54/3,614.03 = 2,532.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,618.54x = 3,614.03 × 2,532.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,618.54x = 9,150,756.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,150,756.48/2,618.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,494.60

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