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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,916.59, 4,027.40 and 2,501.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,916.59, 4,027.40 and 2,501.06 is: 3,453.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,916.59 : 4,027.40 = 2,501.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,916.59/4,027.40 = 2,501.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,916.59x = 4,027.40 × 2,501.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,916.59x = 10,072,748.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,072,748.91/2,916.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,453.61

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