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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,610.11, 3,601.92 and 1,431.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,610.11, 3,601.92 and 1,431.14 is: 1,974.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,610.11 : 3,601.92 = 1,431.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,610.11/3,601.92 = 1,431.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,610.11x = 3,601.92 × 1,431.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,610.11x = 5,154,851.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,154,851.79/2,610.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,974.96

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