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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,701.08, 4,043.42 and 2,610.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,701.08, 4,043.42 and 2,610.87 is: 3,908.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,701.08 : 4,043.42 = 2,610.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,701.08/4,043.42 = 2,610.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,701.08x = 4,043.42 × 2,610.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,701.08x = 10,556,825.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,556,825.55/2,701.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,908.37

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