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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,610.09, 3,920.58 and 1,572.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,610.09, 3,920.58 and 1,572.12 is: 2,361.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,610.09 : 3,920.58 = 1,572.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,610.09/3,920.58 = 1,572.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,610.09x = 3,920.58 × 1,572.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,610.09x = 6,163,622.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,163,622.23/2,610.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,361.46

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