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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,618.91, 3,910.68 and 2,603.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,618.91, 3,910.68 and 2,603.52 is: 3,887.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,618.91 : 3,910.68 = 2,603.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,618.91/3,910.68 = 2,603.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,618.91x = 3,910.68 × 2,603.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,618.91x = 10,181,533.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,181,533.59/2,618.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,887.70

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