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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,938.46, 4,056.82 and 2,610.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,938.46, 4,056.82 and 2,610.41 is: 3,603.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,938.46 : 4,056.82 = 2,610.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,938.46/4,056.82 = 2,610.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,938.46x = 4,056.82 × 2,610.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,938.46x = 10,589,936.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,589,936.69/2,938.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,603.91

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