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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,610.35, 3,917.72 and 1,377.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,610.35, 3,917.72 and 1,377.12 is: 2,066.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,610.35 : 3,917.72 = 1,377.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,610.35/3,917.72 = 1,377.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,610.35x = 3,917.72 × 1,377.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,610.35x = 5,395,174.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,395,174.01/2,610.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,066.84

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