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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,675.52, 4,020.84 and 2,610

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,675.52, 4,020.84 and 2,610 is: 3,922.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,675.52 : 4,020.84 = 2,610 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,675.52/4,020.84 = 2,610/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,675.52x = 4,020.84 × 2,610
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,675.52x = 10,494,392.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,494,392.40/2,675.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,922.37

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