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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,620.34, 3,610.54 and 2,408.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,620.34, 3,610.54 and 2,408.12 is: 3,318.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,620.34 : 3,610.54 = 2,408.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,620.34/3,610.54 = 2,408.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,620.34x = 3,610.54 × 2,408.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,620.34x = 8,694,613.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,694,613.58/2,620.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,318.12

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