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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,610.40, 3,916.12 and 1,149.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,610.40, 3,916.12 and 1,149.55 is: 1,724.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,610.40 : 3,916.12 = 1,149.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,610.40/3,916.12 = 1,149.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,610.40x = 3,916.12 × 1,149.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,610.40x = 4,501,775.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,501,775.75/2,610.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,724.55

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