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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,410.58, 5,114.61 and 2,681.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,410.58, 5,114.61 and 2,681.58 is: 4,021.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,410.58 : 5,114.61 = 2,681.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,410.58/5,114.61 = 2,681.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,410.58x = 5,114.61 × 2,681.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,410.58x = 13,715,235.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,715,235.88/3,410.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,021.38

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