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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,102.76, 5,660.96 and 2,610.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,102.76, 5,660.96 and 2,610.14 is: 3,601.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,102.76 : 5,660.96 = 2,610.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,102.76/5,660.96 = 2,610.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,102.76x = 5,660.96 × 2,610.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,102.76x = 14,775,856.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,775,856.78/4,102.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,601.45

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