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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,610, 3,601.80 and 1,431.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,610, 3,601.80 and 1,431.08 is: 1,974.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,610 : 3,601.80 = 1,431.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,610/3,601.80 = 1,431.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,610x = 3,601.80 × 1,431.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,610x = 5,154,445.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,154,445.94/2,610
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,974.88

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