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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,961.03, 4,091.64 and 2,535.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,961.03, 4,091.64 and 2,535.60 is: 3,503.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,961.03 : 4,091.64 = 2,535.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,961.03/4,091.64 = 2,535.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,961.03x = 4,091.64 × 2,535.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,961.03x = 10,374,762.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,374,762.38/2,961.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,503.77

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