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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,710.53, 4,072.65 and 2,601.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,710.53, 4,072.65 and 2,601.18 is: 3,908.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,710.53 : 4,072.65 = 2,601.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,710.53/4,072.65 = 2,601.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,710.53x = 4,072.65 × 2,601.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,710.53x = 10,593,685.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,593,685.97/2,710.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,908.34

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