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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,610.17, 3,912.91 and 1,951.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,610.17, 3,912.91 and 1,951.23 is: 2,925.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,610.17 : 3,912.91 = 1,951.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,610.17/3,912.91 = 1,951.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,610.17x = 3,912.91 × 1,951.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,610.17x = 7,634,987.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,634,987.38/2,610.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,925.09

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