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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,610.30, 3,915.18 and 1,071.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,610.30, 3,915.18 and 1,071.30 is: 1,606.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,610.30 : 3,915.18 = 1,071.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,610.30/3,915.18 = 1,071.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,610.30x = 3,915.18 × 1,071.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,610.30x = 4,194,332.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,194,332.33/2,610.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,606.84

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