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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,610.39, 3,602.37 and 1,431.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,610.39, 3,602.37 and 1,431.44 is: 1,975.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,610.39 : 3,602.37 = 1,431.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,610.39/3,602.37 = 1,431.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,610.39x = 3,602.37 × 1,431.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,610.39x = 5,156,576.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,156,576.51/2,610.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,975.40

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