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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,692.20, 4,015.64 and 2,610.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,692.20, 4,015.64 and 2,610.20 is: 3,893.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,692.20 : 4,015.64 = 2,610.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,692.20/4,015.64 = 2,610.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,692.20x = 4,015.64 × 2,610.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,692.20x = 10,481,623.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,481,623.53/2,692.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,893.33

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