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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,610.26, 3,916.78 and 1,150.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,610.26, 3,916.78 and 1,150.44 is: 1,726.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,610.26 : 3,916.78 = 1,150.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,610.26/3,916.78 = 1,150.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,610.26x = 3,916.78 × 1,150.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,610.26x = 4,506,020.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,506,020.38/2,610.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,726.27

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