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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,610.82, 5,410.56 and 2,791.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,610.82, 5,410.56 and 2,791.10 is: 4,182.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,610.82 : 5,410.56 = 2,791.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,610.82/5,410.56 = 2,791.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,610.82x = 5,410.56 × 2,791.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,610.82x = 15,101,414.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,101,414.02/3,610.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,182.27

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