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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,610.36, 3,914.58 and 1,071.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,610.36, 3,914.58 and 1,071.48 is: 1,606.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,610.36 : 3,914.58 = 1,071.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,610.36/3,914.58 = 1,071.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,610.36x = 3,914.58 × 1,071.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,610.36x = 4,194,394.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,194,394.18/2,610.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,606.83

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