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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,610.12, 3,916.14 and 1,223.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,610.12, 3,916.14 and 1,223.91 is: 1,836.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,610.12 : 3,916.14 = 1,223.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,610.12/3,916.14 = 1,223.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,610.12x = 3,916.14 × 1,223.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,610.12x = 4,793,002.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,793,002.91/2,610.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,836.32

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