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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,710.60, 3,736.59 and 2,151.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,710.60, 3,736.59 and 2,151.19 is: 2,965.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,710.60 : 3,736.59 = 2,151.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,710.60/3,736.59 = 2,151.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,710.60x = 3,736.59 × 2,151.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,710.60x = 8,038,115.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,038,115.04/2,710.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,965.44

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