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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,610.08, 3,601.96 and 1,431.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,610.08, 3,601.96 and 1,431.24 is: 1,975.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,610.08 : 3,601.96 = 1,431.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,610.08/3,601.96 = 1,431.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,610.08x = 3,601.96 × 1,431.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,610.08x = 5,155,269.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,155,269.23/2,610.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,975.14

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