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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,610.23, 3,915.36 and 1,311.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,610.23, 3,915.36 and 1,311.39 is: 1,967.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,610.23 : 3,915.36 = 1,311.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,610.23/3,915.36 = 1,311.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,610.23x = 3,915.36 × 1,311.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,610.23x = 5,134,563.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,134,563.95/2,610.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,967.10

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