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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,610.02, 3,601.66 and 1,430.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,610.02, 3,601.66 and 1,430.84 is: 1,974.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,610.02 : 3,601.66 = 1,430.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,610.02/3,601.66 = 1,430.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,610.02x = 3,601.66 × 1,430.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,610.02x = 5,153,399.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,153,399.19/2,610.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,974.47

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