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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,710.16, 4,072.07 and 2,600.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,710.16, 4,072.07 and 2,600.81 is: 3,907.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,710.16 : 4,072.07 = 2,600.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,710.16/4,072.07 = 2,600.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,710.16x = 4,072.07 × 2,600.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,710.16x = 10,590,666.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,590,666.52/2,710.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,907.77

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