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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,645.55, 3,969.54 and 2,601.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,645.55, 3,969.54 and 2,601.81 is: 3,903.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,645.55 : 3,969.54 = 2,601.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,645.55/3,969.54 = 2,601.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,645.55x = 3,969.54 × 2,601.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,645.55x = 10,327,988.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,327,988.87/2,645.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,903.91

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