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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,610.19, 3,602.02 and 1,431.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,610.19, 3,602.02 and 1,431.26 is: 1,975.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,610.19 : 3,602.02 = 1,431.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,610.19/3,602.02 = 1,431.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,610.19x = 3,602.02 × 1,431.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,610.19x = 5,155,427.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,155,427.15/2,610.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,975.12

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