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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,710.56, 3,761.04 and 2,600.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,710.56, 3,761.04 and 2,600.88 is: 3,608.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,710.56 : 3,761.04 = 2,600.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,710.56/3,761.04 = 2,600.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,710.56x = 3,761.04 × 2,600.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,710.56x = 9,782,013.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,782,013.72/2,710.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,608.85

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