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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,610.28, 3,911.01 and 1,292.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,610.28, 3,911.01 and 1,292.27 is: 1,936.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,610.28 : 3,911.01 = 1,292.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,610.28/3,911.01 = 1,292.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,610.28x = 3,911.01 × 1,292.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,610.28x = 5,054,080.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,054,080.89/2,610.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,936.23

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