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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,942.68, 4,412.46 and 2,610.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,942.68, 4,412.46 and 2,610.04 is: 3,913.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,942.68 : 4,412.46 = 2,610.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,942.68/4,412.46 = 2,610.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,942.68x = 4,412.46 × 2,610.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,942.68x = 11,516,697.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,516,697.10/2,942.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,913.68

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