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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,261.49, 3,123.42 and 1,910.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,261.49, 3,123.42 and 1,910.38 is: 2,638.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,261.49 : 3,123.42 = 1,910.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,261.49/3,123.42 = 1,910.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,261.49x = 3,123.42 × 1,910.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,261.49x = 5,966,919.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,966,919.10/2,261.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,638.49

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