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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,618.87, 3,610.43 and 2,089.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,618.87, 3,610.43 and 2,089.54 is: 2,880.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,618.87 : 3,610.43 = 2,089.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,618.87/3,610.43 = 2,089.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,618.87x = 3,610.43 × 2,089.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,618.87x = 7,544,137.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,544,137.90/2,618.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,880.68

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