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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,651.96, 3,931.04 and 2,610.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,651.96, 3,931.04 and 2,610.68 is: 3,869.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,651.96 : 3,931.04 = 2,610.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,651.96/3,931.04 = 2,610.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,651.96x = 3,931.04 × 2,610.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,651.96x = 10,262,687.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,262,687.51/2,651.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,869.85

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