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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,610.26, 3,602.12 and 1,431.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,610.26, 3,602.12 and 1,431.32 is: 1,975.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,610.26 : 3,602.12 = 1,431.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,610.26/3,602.12 = 1,431.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,610.26x = 3,602.12 × 1,431.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,610.26x = 5,155,798.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,155,798.98/2,610.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,975.21

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