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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,610.36, 3,910.74 and 1,311.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,610.36, 3,910.74 and 1,311.80 is: 1,965.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,610.36 : 3,910.74 = 1,311.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,610.36/3,910.74 = 1,311.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,610.36x = 3,910.74 × 1,311.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,610.36x = 5,130,108.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,130,108.73/2,610.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,965.29

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