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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,261.32, 3,123.16 and 1,910.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,261.32, 3,123.16 and 1,910.21 is: 2,638.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,261.32 : 3,123.16 = 1,910.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,261.32/3,123.16 = 1,910.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,261.32x = 3,123.16 × 1,910.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,261.32x = 5,965,879.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,965,879.86/2,261.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,638.22

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