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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,710.62, 4,042.80 and 2,361.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,710.62, 4,042.80 and 2,361.10 is: 3,521.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,710.62 : 4,042.80 = 2,361.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,710.62/4,042.80 = 2,361.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,710.62x = 4,042.80 × 2,361.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,710.62x = 9,545,455.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,545,455.08/2,710.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,521.50

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