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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,652.95, 3,685.07 and 2,610.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,652.95, 3,685.07 and 2,610.57 is: 3,626.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,652.95 : 3,685.07 = 2,610.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,652.95/3,685.07 = 2,610.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,652.95x = 3,685.07 × 2,610.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,652.95x = 9,620,120.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,620,120.14/2,652.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,626.20

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